Verbal Reasoning - Syllogism - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Syllogism - Syllogism 1 (Q.No. 13)
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.
13.
Statements: All buildings are chalks. No chalk is toffee.
Conclusions:
- No building is toffee
- All chalks are buildings.
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Discussion:
44 comments Page 3 of 5.
Aditya said:
9 years ago
If all buildings are chalks then the reverse condition is also possible, I mean all chalks can be buildings.
Pihu said:
9 years ago
I think answer D will be correct one is n't it. Because some chalks will be building.
Pihu said:
9 years ago
But I think some chalk will be building so I think answer D is correct.
Mouni said:
1 decade ago
All buildings are chalks doesn't mean all chalks are buildings right?
Selvamani harini said:
8 months ago
I think its option B) 2.
Because only conclusion 2 follows.
Because only conclusion 2 follows.
Raj said:
1 decade ago
From figure it is also possible that no building is chalks.
Shreeja said:
5 years ago
I think the answer is E.
Anyone explain the correct one?
Anyone explain the correct one?
(6)
Sanmaya said:
7 years ago
The correct answer is A. I agree with the given option.
Priya said:
1 decade ago
Can any one elaborate answer of this question please.
Kavi said:
1 decade ago
I cant understand. Can you explain again?
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