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Verbal Reasoning · Q26

Logical Deduction

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 26

Q26

Statements : Some men are educated. Educated persons prefer small families. Conclusions : I. All small families are educated. II. Some men prefer small families.

A.
Only conclusion I follows
B.
Only conclusion II follows
Answer
C.
Either I or II follows
D.
Neither I nor II follows
E.
Both I and II follow

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Since one premise is particular, the conclusion must be particular and should not contain the middle term. Thus, only II follows.