SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 86

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 20 June 2024 - Shift 4 • Reasoning • Q86

In this question, three 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 follows/follow from the statements.

Statements:

I. Some clay is soil

II. Some soil is mud.

III. Some mud is dust.

Conclusions:

I. Some clay is dust.

II. All dust is soil.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3, i.e., neither conclusion I nor II follows

Conclusions:

I. Some clay is dust → Does not follow (Not given direct relation between them.)

II. All dust is soil → Does not follow (Not given direct relation between them.)