SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 78

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 7 Feb 2022 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q78

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:

All rectangles are trapeziums.

All circles are trapeziums.

Conclusions:

I. Some rectangles being circles is a possibility.

II. Some trapeziums are rectangles.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e., Both conclusions I and II follow.

The possible Venn diagram is,

Conclusions:

I. Some rectangles being circles is a possibility.: Follows (As there is no direct relation given between the elements)

II. Some trapeziums are rectangles.: Follows (As all rectangles are trapeziums so some trapeziums are rectangles is true)