SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 99

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 28 June 2023 - Shift 4 • Reasoning • Q99

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 candies are gems.
All gems are cakes.
Some cakes are sweets.
Conclusions:
I. All candies are cakes.
II. Some gems are sweets.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Only conclusion I follows.

Conclusions:

I. All candies are cakes. - Follows (because All candies are gems and All gems are cakes. So, All candies are cakes too)

II. Some gems are sweets. - Does not follow (it is possible but not definite)