SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 83

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q83

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) Some manure are ammonia.

2) Some ammonia are potash.

Conclusion:

I. Some ammonia are manure.

II. Some potash are ammonia.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Both conclusions follow.

Understanding

The least possible Venn diagram is shown below:

Conclusions:

I. Some ammonia are manure: True (As, Some manure are ammonia is given).

II. Some potash are ammonia: True (As, some ammonia are potash is given).

Hence, Both Conclusion I and II follows.