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 plants are herbs.

Some herbs are trees.

All trees are shrubs.

Conclusions:

I. Some shrubs are plants.

II. Some shrubs are herbs.

III. Some trees are plants.

Options:

Only conclusions I and III follow

Only conclusion II follows

Only conclusions I and II follow

Only conclusion I follows

Correct Answer:

Only conclusion II follows

Explanation: