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:

All towels are cloths.

No cloth is a blanket.

Some blankets are cushions.

Conclusions:

I. Some towels are cushions.

II. No cushion is a cloth.

III. No towel is a blanket.

Options:

Only conclusion III follows.

Only conclusion I follows.

Both conclusion

Both conclusions I and III follow.

Correct Answer:

Only conclusion III follows.

Explanation: