SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 97

SSC CGL - 26 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q97

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:

All red are green.

All green are pink.

No pink is blue.

Conclusions:

I. No green is blue.

II. Some blue are red.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Only conclusion I follows.

Conclusions:

I. No green is blue. - Follows (because All green are pink and No pink is blue. So, No green is blue too)

II. Some blue are red. - Does not follow (because All red are green, All green are pink and No pink is blue. So, Some blue cannot be red)