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Verbal Reasoning · Q25

Logical Deduction

Competitive Exams · Verbal Reasoning · question 25

Q25

Statements : Some papers are pens. Some pencils are pens. Conclusions : I. Some pens are pencils. II. Some pens are papers.

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

Answer: Option E

Solution

Answer: Option E
Solution:
Since both premises are particular, no definite conclusion follows. However, I is the converse of second premise, while II is the converse of the first premise. So, both of them hold.