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:

All bags are pens

All pencils are pens

Conclusions:

I. Some pens are bags.

II. All bags are pencils.

III. Some pens are pencils

Options:

Both conclusions II and III follow.

Conclusions I, II and III follow.

Both conclusions I and II follow.

Both conclusions I and III follow.

Correct Answer:

Both conclusions I and III follow.

Explanation: