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:
All Books are Pens.
All Pens are Pencils.

Conclusions:
I. All Books are Pencils.
II. All Pencils are Books.

Options:

Both conclusions I and II follow.

Only conclusion II follows.

Only conclusion I follows.

Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

Correct Answer:

Only conclusion I follows.

Explanation: