Syllogism

Syllogism

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Logical order of words
Mathematical operation and symbol notation
Clock and calender
Problem Based on ages
Alphabet Test
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Linear Arrangement
Matrix Arrangement
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Logical Connectivity
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Number Series
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Coding Decoding
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Direction and Distance
Sitting Arrangement
Blood Relations
Logical Venn Diagram
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Theme Detection
Logical Deduction
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Verification of Truth/Lie of Statements
Routes and Networks
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Inserting and Missing Character
Grid and Matrices
Syllogism
Statement and Argument
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Statement and Conclusion
Cause and Effect
Grouping and Team Formation
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Situation Reaction Test

Direction: Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any follow from the given statements.

  1. Statements :
    No pencil is eraser.
    All erasers are sharpeners.
    Conclusions:
    I. All sharpeners are pencils.
    II. All sharpeners are erasers.








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    Draw a figure and solve the question.
    First Premise is Universal Negative (E–type).
    Second Premise is Universal Affirmative (A–type).
    No pencil is eraser. ↔ All erasers are sharpeners.

    Correct Option: D

    First Premise is Universal Negative (E–type).
    Second Premise is Universal Affirmative (A–type).
    No pencil is eraser. ↔ All erasers are sharpeners.
    E + A ⇒ O1 – type of Conclusion. “Some sharpeners are not pencils.”
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    Therefore, neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion II follows.


Direction: Consider the given statement(s) to be true and decide which of the given Conclusions assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement.

  1. Statements:
    1. All fish are tortoise.
    2. No tortoise is a crocodile.
    Conclusions:
    I. No crocodile is a fish.
    II. No fish is a crocodile








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    First Premise is Universal Affirmative (A-type).
    Second Premise is Universal Negative (E-type).
    All fish are tortoise. ↔ No tortoise is a crocodile.

    Correct Option: C

    First Premise is Universal Affirmative (A-type).
    Second Premise is Universal Negative (E-type).
    All fish are tortoise. ↔ No tortoise is a crocodile.
    A + E ⇒ E - type of Conclusion “No fish is a crocodile”.
    This is Conclusion II.
    Conclusion I is Converse of it.

Direction: In the question two statements are given each followed by two Conclusions, I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given Conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.

  1. Statements:
    a. Some clerks are poor.
    b. A is poor.
    Conclusions:
    a. A is clerk.
    b. A has a large family.








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    Some clerks (not all) are poor and A is poor.
    Therefore, it is not certain that A is a clerk.

    Correct Option: B

    Some clerks (not all) are poor and A is poor.
    Therefore, it is not certain that A is a clerk. Thus, neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion II follows.

Direction: Two statements are given followed by two Conclusions/Assumptions, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from given statement. Indicate your answer.

  1. Statements
    (a) No teacher comes to the school on a bicycle.
    (b) Anand comes to the school on a bicycle.
    Conclusions
    I. Anand is not a teacher
    II. Anand is a student.








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    No teacher comes to the school on a bicycle. Therefore, Anand cannot be a teacher.

    Correct Option: D

    No teacher comes to the school on a bicycle. Therefore, Anand cannot be a teacher. Anand is either student or clerical staff. Therefore, only Conclusion I follows.

Direction: In each of the following questions, one or two statements is given followed by four/ two conclusions, I, II, III and IV. You have to consider the statements to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given conclusions can definitely be drawn from the given statements. Indicate your answer.

  1. Statements:
    Some boys are men.
    No man is black.
    Conclusions:
    I. Some boys are not black.
    II. Some men are boys.










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    First Premise is Particular Affirmative (I–type).
    Second Premise is Universal Negative (E–type).
    Some boys are men. ↔ No men is black.

    Correct Option: E

    First Premise is Particular Affirmative (I–type).
    Second Premise is Universal Negative (E–type).
    Some boys are men. ↔ No men is black.
    I + E ⇒ O – type of Conclusion “Some boys are not black.”
    This is Conclusion I.
    Conclusion II is the Converse of the first Premise.
    Thus, both the Conclusions follow.