SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 79

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 05 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q79

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 shrubs are plants.

Some herbs are plants.

Conclusions:

I. All shrubs being herbs is a possibility.

II. No herb is a shrub.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only conclusion I follows.

Conclusions:

I. All shrubs being herbs is a possibility. - Follows (because there is no direct relation between herbs and shrubs. So, It is possible)

II. No herb is a shrub. - Does not follow (It is possible but not definite)