Logical Reasoning - Logical Deduction - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Logical Deduction - Section 1 (Q.No. 24)
Directions to Solve
In each question below are given two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read the conclusion and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
Give answer:
- (A) If only conclusion I follows
- (B) If only conclusion II follows
- (C) If either I or II follows
- (D) If neither I nor II follows and
- (E) If both I and II follow.
24.
Statements: All birds are tall. Some tall are hens.
Conclusions:
- Some birds are hens.
- Some hens are tall.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Since the middle term 'tall' is not distributed even once in the premises, no definite conclusion follows. However, II is the converse of the second premise and so it holds.
Discussion:
4 comments Page 1 of 1.
Savita said:
3 years ago
The term distribute means? Please explain.
Aman said:
7 years ago
How we can know that the term is distributed or not? Please explain.
Shashank said:
1 decade ago
But according to the venn diagrams option A is correct. Can anyone explain?
Zeeshan said:
1 decade ago
What is meant by "is not distributed in premises"?
Please explain.
Please explain.
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