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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 195

SSC CPO - 10 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q195

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. A new (1) _________ was organized by Chhattisgarh Tourism Board in form of National Tribal Dance Festival. The event gave an (2) ________ to the tribal way of life. People from all walks of life had an opportunity to (3) ________ with many tribes. Chhattisgarh is one of the Indian states which have richness and (4) ________ in tribal life. The state is home to many (5) ________ tribes of India. The program happened from 28 October to 30 October, 2021 at the Science College Ground in Raipur

Two 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(s) from the statements.

Statements:

All bags are pens

All pencils are pens

Conclusions:

I. Some pens are bags.

II. All bags are pencils.

III. Some pens are pencils.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

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

The least possible Venn Diagram for the given statements is drawn below:

Conclusions:

I. Some pens are bags → True (As all bags are pens, so, some pens are bags is also true.)

II. All bags are pencils → False (It is possible, but no definite conclusion can be drawn.)

III. Some pens are pencils → True (As all pencils are pens, so, some pens are pencils is also true.)

Hence, Both conclusions I and III follow.