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Verbal Reasoning · Q63

Logical Deduction

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 63

Q63

Statements : Some bottles are drinks. All drinks are cups. Conclusions : I. Some bottles are cups. II. Some cups are drinks. III. All drinks are bottles. IV. All cups are drinks.

A.
Only I and II follow
Answer
B.
Only II and III follow
C.
Only II and IV follow
D.
Only III and IV follow
E.
Only I and IV follow

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Since one premise is particular, the conclusion must be particular and should not contain the middle term. So, it follows that 'Some bottles are cups'. Thus, I follows. II is the converse of the second premise and so it also holds.