SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 38

SSC MTS - 13/11/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • Reasoning • Q38

Three statements are given, followed by two conclusions numbered 1 and 2. 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.
 

Statements:

All Mangoes are Kiwis

All Kiwis are Guavas

No Guava is an Apple

Conclusions:

1. All Apples are Mangoes

2. Some Guavas are Apples

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Neither conclusion 1 nor 2 follows.

Conclusions:

1. All Apples are Mangoes - Does not follow (It can be possible but not definite)

2. Some Guavas are Apples - Does not follow (because no Guava is an Apple given. So, some Guavas can not be Apples)