Verbal Reasoning - Syllogism - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Syllogism - Syllogism 1 (Q.No. 2)
Directions to Solve
In each of the following questions two statements are given and these statements are followed by two conclusions numbered (1) and (2). 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 conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
Give answer:
- (A) If only (1) conclusion follows
- (B) If only (2) conclusion follows
- (C) If either (1) or (2) follows
- (D) If neither (1) nor (2) follows and
- (E) If both (1) and (2) follow.
2.
Statements: All the harmoniums are instruments. All the instruments are flutes.
Conclusions:
- All the flutes are instruments.
- All the harmoniums are flutes.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Discussion:
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Salil said:
9 years ago
What is the numbering (i.e 100 50) for SOME NOT?
RACHANA said:
9 years ago
The answer is option D.
Venkatesh said:
9 years ago
As per my knowledge, my answer is E. Can you please explain how it is wrong?
Diya said:
9 years ago
Even I have a doubt why it is not conclusion one?
Ashish said:
9 years ago
Even I also found the answer to be (d).
Neil said:
8 years ago
According to the Directions to Solve:
Read the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two given statements, "disregarding commonly known facts".
So, if we just consider the 2 given statements:
All the harmoniums are instruments.
All the instruments are flutes (Conclusion 1).
which means, All the harmoniums are flutes (Conclusion 2).
So, Both Conclusions should be correct.
Read the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two given statements, "disregarding commonly known facts".
So, if we just consider the 2 given statements:
All the harmoniums are instruments.
All the instruments are flutes (Conclusion 1).
which means, All the harmoniums are flutes (Conclusion 2).
So, Both Conclusions should be correct.
Sailu said:
8 years ago
Please anyone can explain this?
Chetan said:
8 years ago
Short method is 100 & 50 method.
By Ashwin sir (IAS aspirant).
By Ashwin sir (IAS aspirant).
Anish said:
8 years ago
I think the answer is E.
The diagram in explanation shows only one situation that harmoniums are making a portion of instruments. But as per set theory, the complete set is also a subset of the given set. It can also be true that if all harmoniums are instruments, all instruments are also harmonium. Similarly in the second sentence.
In such case, option E is the answer.
The diagram in explanation shows only one situation that harmoniums are making a portion of instruments. But as per set theory, the complete set is also a subset of the given set. It can also be true that if all harmoniums are instruments, all instruments are also harmonium. Similarly in the second sentence.
In such case, option E is the answer.
Nad said:
8 years ago
Ans is E I think.
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