Statements : Some swords are sharp. All swords are rusty.

Conclusions :
I. Some rusty things are sharp.
II. Some rusty things are not sharp.

A. Only conclusion I follows

B. Only conclusion II follows

C. Either I or II follows

D. Neither I nor II follows

E. Both I and II follow

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Since one premise is particular, the conclusion must be particular and should not contain the middle term. So, I follows. Since both the premises are affirmative, the conclusion cannot be negative. Thus, II does not follow.