Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Topic

Syllogism

Question:

Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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:

No actor is an engineer.

All engineers are magicians.

Conclusions:

I. No magician is an engineer.

II. Some magicians are engineers.

Options:

Both conclusions follow

Either conclusion I or II follows

Only conclusion I follows

Only conclusion II follows

Correct Answer:

Only conclusion II follows

Explanation: