Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Topic

Syllogism

Question:

Two 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:

Some caps a re shirts.

Some shirts are coats.

Conclusions:

I. No coat is cap.

II. No coat is shirt.

III. Some coats are caps.

Options:

Either conclusion II or III follow.

Conclusions II and III follow.

Either conclusion I or III follow.

Conclusions I and II follow.

Correct Answer:

Either conclusion I or III follow.

Explanation: