Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Topic

Syllogism

Question:

Three 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 tomatoes are peas.
Some peas are potatoes.
All potatoes are fruits.

Conclusions:
I. Some tomatoes are potatoes.
II. Some fruits are potatoes.
III. Some peas are fruits.

Options:

All conclusions follow.

Only conclusions I and III follow.

Only conclusions II and III follow.

Only conclusions I and II follow.

Correct Answer:

Only conclusions II and III follow.

Explanation: