Logical Reasoning - Logical Deduction - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Logical Deduction - Section 1 (Q.No. 12)
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.
12.
Statements: Some dedicated souls are angels. All social workers are angels.
Conclusions:
- Some dedicated souls are social workers.
- Some social workers are dedicated souls.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
The first premise is an I type proposition. So, the middle term 'angels' forming the predicate is not distributed. The second premise is an A type proposition. So, the middle term 'angels' forming the predicate is not distributed. Since the middle term is not distributed even once in the premises, no definite conclusion follows.
Discussion:
24 comments Page 3 of 3.
Poonam said:
1 decade ago
Please explain with van diagram?
Priyanka said:
1 decade ago
Why it is not option C? please explain.
Gift chirwa said:
1 decade ago
The explanation is true but how can I know if the middle term is distributed or not?
Padmini said:
1 decade ago
See the middle term is not distributed in the second premise so both the conclusions won't follow.
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