SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 198

SSC CPO - 25 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q198

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 statements.

Statements:

All wolf are dogs.

All dogs are jackals.

Conclusions:

I. All wolf are jackals.

II. All jackals are wolfs.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Only conclusion I follow.

Conclusion: 

I. All wolfs are jackals → Follows (It is clear from the Venn diagram as "All wolfs are dogs and all dogs are jackals" so the all wolfs are jackals)

II. All jackals are wolfs → Does not follow (It is not possible from the Venn diagram as "All wolf are dogs and all dogs are jackals" so the all jackals are not wolfs)