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:

Some books are pens.

All pens are pencils.

Conclusions:

I. Some pencils are books.

II. Some books are not pencils.

Options:

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Both conclusions I and II follow

Only conclusion II follows

Only conclusion I follows

Correct Answer:

Only conclusion I follows

Explanation: