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Discussion Forum : Syllogism - Syllogism 1 (Q.No. 11)
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.
11.
Statements: Some dogs are bats. Some bats are cats.
Conclusions:
- Some dogs are cats.
- Some cats are dogs.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Discussion:
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Tapan said:
2 decades ago
Please explain.
Looking at the second figure we can say that option (e) is correct.
Looking at the second figure we can say that option (e) is correct.
Sundar said:
1 decade ago
Hi All,
The given answer is perfectly correct. Let me explain.
When we say the conclusion follows the given statements?
Ans:
Step 1: Draw the all possibility of Venn diagrams.
Step 2: Check the given conclusions against each diagram.
Step 3: If the conclusion follows (or satisfy) ALL the diagrams, then we can say 'it follows' the given statements.
Now, take a look at the given problem:
1. Some dogs are cats. (Not Follows)
Reason: It doesn't follow the given statements in case of first (left-side) diagram. Because some Dogs may not be Cats as per the first diagram.
2. Some cats are dogs. (Not Follows)
Reason: It doesn't follow the given statements in case of first (left-side) diagram. Because some Cats may not be Dogs as per the first diagram.
Result: Thus the given conclusions doesn't follow in the case if first diagram (even though it follows as per second diagram), we conclude that 'BOTH CONCLUSION NOT FOLLOWS THE GIVEN STATEMENTS' or 'Neither (1) nor (2) follows'.
Hope you understand guys. Have a nice day!
The given answer is perfectly correct. Let me explain.
When we say the conclusion follows the given statements?
Ans:
Step 1: Draw the all possibility of Venn diagrams.
Step 2: Check the given conclusions against each diagram.
Step 3: If the conclusion follows (or satisfy) ALL the diagrams, then we can say 'it follows' the given statements.
Now, take a look at the given problem:
1. Some dogs are cats. (Not Follows)
Reason: It doesn't follow the given statements in case of first (left-side) diagram. Because some Dogs may not be Cats as per the first diagram.
2. Some cats are dogs. (Not Follows)
Reason: It doesn't follow the given statements in case of first (left-side) diagram. Because some Cats may not be Dogs as per the first diagram.
Result: Thus the given conclusions doesn't follow in the case if first diagram (even though it follows as per second diagram), we conclude that 'BOTH CONCLUSION NOT FOLLOWS THE GIVEN STATEMENTS' or 'Neither (1) nor (2) follows'.
Hope you understand guys. Have a nice day!
(3)
Krushna said:
1 decade ago
Always we should say the conclusion follows if there is no ambiguity at all. If it may satisfy or not then the conclusion not follows.
Sundar said:
1 decade ago
Well said Krushna.
I forgot to mention the word 'ambiguity'.
Thanks for adding it.
I forgot to mention the word 'ambiguity'.
Thanks for adding it.
Prakhar said:
1 decade ago
The answer is 100% correct.
The conclusion have to verify each venn.
The conclusion have to verify each venn.
Surya said:
1 decade ago
Can any one tell how to solve the possibility questions?
Sangeeta said:
1 decade ago
As answer satisfies only venn diagram 1, what is the use of venn diagram 2?
Shubh said:
1 decade ago
Thanks Sundar.
Sneha said:
1 decade ago
Here is ans for this question. Just a simple logic.
Always "SOME+SOME" gives answer as = "Neither (i) nor (ii)".
because in TYPE:I there wont be any word get distributed so that this cannot satisfy the three rules
Always "SOME+SOME" gives answer as = "Neither (i) nor (ii)".
because in TYPE:I there wont be any word get distributed so that this cannot satisfy the three rules
Shanthakumari said:
1 decade ago
Thank you so much sundhar.
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