SSC Selection Post 2019 PYQ — Question 93

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2019 - 14 Oct 2019 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q93

Two 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.

Statements:

All gardens are playgrounds.
No playground is housed.

Conclusions:

I. Some gardens are houses.
II. Some playgrounds are gardens.

 

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4, i.e., Only Conclusion II follows.

Conclusions:

I. Some gardens are houses → Does not follow (All gardens are playgrounds that are not houses, definitely, no garden is a house.)
II. Some playgrounds are gardens → Follows (If all gardens are playgrounds, then some playgrounds are gardens.)