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Statements : Some papers are pens. Some pencils are pens.

Conclusions :
I. Some pens are pencils.
II. Some pens are papers.

Answer & Solution
Correct Answer: Option E
Since both premises are particular, no definite conclusion follows. However, I is the converse of second premise, while II is the converse of the first premise. So, both of them hold.
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