SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 82

SSC CGL - 21 July 2023 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q82

Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III.

Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow from the statements.

Statements:

All blocks are toys.

All toys are books.

All books are stories.

Conclusions:

I. Some toys are blocks.

II. Some blocks are books.

III. Some stories are toys.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. All the conclusions follow.

Conclusions:

I. Some toys are blocks - Follows (As all blocks are toys so, some toys are definitely blocks)

II. Some blocks are books - Follows (As all blocks are toys and all toys are books so, some books are definitely blocks) 

III. Some stories are toys - Follows (As all toys are books, all books are stories so some stories are definitely toys)