SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 79

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Feb 2019 Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q79

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 men are insects.

2) Some larvae are insects.

Conclusion:

I. Some insects are larvae.

II. Some insects are men.

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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 insects are larvae: True (This is definitely true, as Some larvae are insects is given).

II. Some insects are men: True (This is definitely true, as Some men are insects is given).

Hence, Both conclusions follows.