Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Topic

Syllogism

Question:

Three statements are given, followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statements:

I. Some guavas are apples.

II. All grapes are oranges.

III. Some apples are grapes.

Conclusions:

I. Some apples are oranges.

II. No orange is guava.

III. Some oranges are guavas.

Options:

Conclusions I and II follow.

Conclusion I and either II or III follow.

Conclusions II and III follow.

Only either conclusion I or III follow.

Correct Answer:

Conclusion I and either II or III follow.

Explanation: