SSC Stenographer 2024 PYQ — Question 166

SSC Stenographer - 11/12/2024 (4:30 PM to 6:30 PM) • Reasoning • Q166

In this question, 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 conclusion(s) logically follows/follow from the statements.

Statements:
All stones are pebbles.
Some stones are gems.

Conclusions:
I. All gems are pebbles.
II. Some pebbles are stones.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.

The least possible venn diagram is:

Conclusions:

I. All gems are pebbles. → Does not follow (It is possible but not definite)

II. Some pebbles are stones.→ Follows (As all stones are pebbles. So, some pebbles are also stones.)