Discussion Forum



1)

In the question below are given two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take,the given-two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read the conclusion and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.

 

Statements: Many scooters are trucks. All trucks are trains.

Conclusions: I. Some scooters are trains. II. No truck is a scooter.


A) if only conclusion I follows

B) if only conclusion II follows

C) if either conclusion I or II follows

D) if neither conclusion I nor II follows

E) if both conclusions I and II follow

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

Since the first premise is particular, the conclusion must be particular and should not contain the middle term. Thus, only I follow.