SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 80

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level 2022 - 3 Aug 2022 - Shift 1 • Reasoning • Q80

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 defects are problems.

Some problems are solutions.

Conclusions:

I. Some defects being solutions is a possibility.

II. No solution is a defect.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

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

The least possible Venn Diagram is shown below:

DIAGRAM

Conclusions:

I. Some defects being solutions is a possibility: Follows (As there is no negative relation between the elements, so possibly is true)

II. No solution is a defect: Doesn't follow (It is possible but not definite)