SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 87

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 05 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • Reasoning • Q87

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 movies are dramas.

No drama is a comedy.

Conclusions:

I. Some movies are comedies.

II. All movies can never be comedies.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Only conclusion II follows.

Conclusions:

I. Some movies are comedies. - Does not follow (It is possible but not definite)

II. All movies can never be comedies. - Follows (because Some movies are dramas and No drama is a comedy. So, All movies can never be comedies it is true)