SSC CHSL 2023 PYQ — Question 96

SSC CHSL - 13 March 2023 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q96

In the question two statements are given, followed by two conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.

Statements:

l. No mobile is an electronic item.

ll. All electronic items are costly.

Conclusions:

I. No costly is a mobile.

II. Some costly are mobile.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Either conclusion I or II follow.

Conclusion:

I. No costly is a mobile - Does not follow (There is no definite relation given between costly and mobile, so it can be possible only).

II. Some costly are mobile - Does not follow (There is no definite relation given between costly and mobile, so it can be possible only).

Here, Conclusion I and II forms a complementary pair for either-or.

So, Either conclusion I or II follow.