SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 31

SSC MTS - 14/11/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • Reasoning • Q31

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 papayas are oranges.

Some oranges are apples.

Conclusions:

(I) At least some apples are oranges.

(II) Some papayas are apples.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only conclusion I follows.


Conclusions:

(I) At least some apples are oranges. - Follows (because some oranges are apples. So, some apples are oranges too)

(II) Some papayas are apples. - Does not follow (It is possible but not definite)