SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 96

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2019 - 15 Oct 2019 • Reasoning • Q96

Directions: Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements.
Statements:
Some plants are songs.
All songs are trees.
Conclusions:
I. Some songs are plants.
II Some trees are plants.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Both conclusions I and II follow.


Conclusions:
I. Some songs are plants → Follows (As some plants are songs, so some songs are plants is true.)
II Some trees are plants → Follows (As some plants are songs and all songs are trees, so some trees are plants is true.)