Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Topic

Syllogism

Question:

Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.

Statement:

All metals are solid

All solid are gems

Some gems are glitter

Some glitter are marbles

Conclusion - I Some glitter are metals

                 II All metals are gems

                III Some solid are marbles

                 IV Some glitter are solid

Options:

Only I follows

Only II follows

Only III follows

Only IV follows

Correct Answer:

Only II follows

Explanation:

 

 

Con - I - x

        II - √

       III - x

       IV - x