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:

I. All match- boxes are torches

II. All torches are lanterns.

Conclusions:

I. Some torch es are match-boxes.

II. Some lanterns are match-boxes.

III. No match-box is lantern.

Options:

Conclusions II and III follow.

Conclusions I and II follow.

Only conclusion I follows.

Only conclusion II follows.

Correct Answer:

Conclusions I and II follow.

Explanation: