Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Topic

Syllogism

Question:

A statement is given followed by two conclusions I and II. Consider the given statement as true and decide which of the given conclusions logically follow/s from the given statement.

Statement:

The Prime Minister has made clear that his government will make concerted effort for the upliftment of poor farmers and announced an annual pension for them.

Conclusions:

I. Government understands that the condition of poor farmers needs immediate attention.

II. No benefits are announced for other sections of society.

Options:

Both conclusions I and II follows.

Only conclusion I follows.

Only conclusion II follows.

Neither conclusion I nor II follows.

Correct Answer:

Only conclusion I follows.

Explanation:

From the given staement :

Conclusion 1 : Government understands that the condition of poor farmers needs immediate attention - Follows  , as it is mentioned that annual pension will be given to farmers

Conclusion 2 : No benefits are announced for other sections of society - not follows , as no such information is given in the staement

Therefore only 1 follows