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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Dhanu said:
1 decade ago
The answer is A. Because second statement is invalid. All fruits are harmoniums but not all harmonium are fruits.
Trisaiteja said:
1 decade ago
Don't follow mathematical rules just follow the rules of the syllogism.
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