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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Bal;u said:
1 decade ago
I think ans is d.
Because from your point of you all the haromo are fluts.
There should be some instruments.
Because from your point of you all the haromo are fluts.
There should be some instruments.
Soumya said:
3 years ago
All harmonium are instruments.
But not all instruments are flutes.
So, in my opinion, the answer is A.
But not all instruments are flutes.
So, in my opinion, the answer is A.
(29)
Vijaya said:
1 decade ago
If all the instruments are flutes then why can't all the flutes are instruments.
Aniket said:
1 decade ago
As per Prachi's solution its B. But when you simply think. Answer will be A.
Venkatesh said:
9 years ago
As per my knowledge, my answer is E. Can you please explain how it is wrong?
Ayush said:
6 years ago
Set of instruments and set of flute can also overlap so answer might be (d).
(4)
Mylez said:
1 decade ago
It follows the BARBARA syllogism form or AAA-1 That's why B is the answer.
Sravanthi said:
1 decade ago
I didn't understand ravinder kumar answer. Could you pleas explain that ?
Rupa said:
1 decade ago
I think answer is E. Can any one explain how statement1 dosen't follows?
Trisaiteja said:
1 decade ago
Don't follow mathematical rules just follow the rules of the syllogism.
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