SSC GD 2024 PYQ — Question 71

SSC GD Const (English) - 20 Feb 2024 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q71

Three statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. 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(s) from the statements.

Statement I: All bats are balls.

Statement II: All balls are badminton

Statement III: All badminton is wickets.

Conclusion I: All bats are wickets

Conclusion II: Some badmintons are bats

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

Conclusion:

I. All bats are wickets - Follows (As all bats are balls, all balls are badminton. All badminton are wickets so, all bats are wickets)

II. Some badminton are bats - Follows (As all bats are balls, all balls are badminton. So, some badminton are bats)