SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 100

SSC CHSL - 15th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q100

Read the given statements 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 statements.

Statements:

1. All cars are motors.

2. All motors are cycles.

Conclusions:

I. All cycles are cars.

II. All cars are cycles.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Understanding

The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:

Conclusions:

I. All cycles are cars. 

From the basic diagram, all cycles are not cars. Hence, conclusion I does not follow.

II. All cars are cycles.

From the basic diagram, all cars are cycles. Hence, conclusion II follows.

From the basic diagram, Only conclusion II follows.