SSC CPO 2023 PYQ — Question 193

SSC CPO - 04 Oct 2023 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q193

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:

Some apples are oranges.

All oranges are fruits.

Conclusions:

I) All apples are fruits.

II) Some fruits are oranges.

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only Conclusion II follows.

The least possible Venn Diagram will be :

Conclusion:

I) All apples are fruits. ⇒ False (It is possible but not definite)

II) Some fruits are oranges.⇒ True (As some oranges are fruits so some fruits are oranges )