SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 86

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q86

The statements below are followed by two conclusions labelled I and II. Assuming that the information in the statements is true, even if it appears at variance with generally established facts, decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow(s) from the information given in the statements.

Statements:

1) All goats are dogs.

2) Some goats are cows.

Conclusion:

I. Some dogs are cows.

II. Some cows are dogs.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Both conclusions I and II follows.

Understanding

The least possible Venn diagram is shown below:

Conclusions:

I. Some dogs are cows: True (as all goats are dogs and some goats are cows so, the part of dogs that is goat is also cow).

II. Some cows are dogs: True (as all goats are dogs and some goats are cows so, the part of cows that is goat is also dog)

Hence, Both Conclusion I and II follows.