SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 29

SSC MTS - 12/11/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Reasoning • Q29

Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement(s).

Statements:

No lizard is a snake.

All lizards are reptiles.

Conclusions:

(I) At least some reptiles are snakes.

(II) All reptiles are lizards.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows.

Conclusions:

(I) At least some reptiles are snakes. - Does not follow (It can be possible but not definite.)

(II) All reptiles are lizards. - Does not follow (because all lizards are reptiles given. So, all reptiles cannot be lizards)