Verbal Reasoning - Syllogism - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Syllogism - Syllogism 3 (Q.No. 6)
Directions to Solve
In each of the following questions there are three statements. Which are followed by three or four conclusions. Choose the conclusions which logically follow from the given statements.
6.
Statements: Some rats are cats. Some cats are dogs. No dog is cow.
Conclusions:
- No cow is cat.
- No dog is rat.
- Some cats are rats.
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Discussion:
45 comments Page 2 of 5.
Siva said:
1 decade ago
Venn diagrams are right. But why we choose second Venn diagram? if we choose first one no dog is rat statement gives right. So 2 and 3 statements are conclusions.
Raghwendra said:
9 years ago
But I think that all the three conclusions are correct because a/q to the case of minimum overlapping; We will consider only the 1st Venn diagram.
Rajkumar verma said:
1 decade ago
I want to ask a question:
Statements :
1) No train is bus
2) No jeep is train
3) Some jeep are big.
Conclusion:
1) Some big are not train.
Statements :
1) No train is bus
2) No jeep is train
3) Some jeep are big.
Conclusion:
1) Some big are not train.
Mayur kaurase said:
8 years ago
My answer is 1, 2 and 3 follows. According to the venn diagram how can be possible only 3 answer? anybody tell me.
Chaithra said:
4 months ago
A conclusion is valid only if it follows from all possible interpretations of the statements not just one.
Padma said:
7 years ago
Why we choose the second Venn diagram? If we choose first Venn diagram the conclusion 1, 2, 3 is correct.
(3)
Faraz Ahmad said:
2 years ago
All the three statement are correct, because there is no relation between cow with anyone directly.
(14)
Tanya said:
8 years ago
Can anyone explain-why are the two conclusions wrong?
1. No cow is cat.
2. No dog is rat.
1. No cow is cat.
2. No dog is rat.
Prabhu said:
1 decade ago
No cow is rat. Obviously this statement is true. Then answer will be 1 and 3.
Krutibas Dash said:
9 years ago
Can you describe how No dog is rat is not satisfied? Please describe.
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