SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 92

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q92

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 to be 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 monks are convicts.

2) Some convicts are soldiers.

Conclusion:

I. Some convicts are monks.

II. Some soldiers are convicts.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Both conclusions follow.

Understanding

The least possible Venn diagram is shown below:

Conclusions:

I. Some convicts are monks: True

II. Some soldiers are convicts: True