SSC CGL Reasoning – Syllogism, Venn Diagrams & Drawing Inferences – Level 3 · Challenge
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I is relevant and real; II is a false, sweeping claim → weak.
SSC CGL Reasoning – Syllogism, Venn Diagrams & Drawing Inferences – Level 3 · Challenge – 6 questions, subject: General Intelligence & Reasoning. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.
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1.
Statements:
1. Some hills are rocks.
2. All rocks are stones.
3. No stones are sands.
Conclusions:
I. Some hills are stones.
II. Some hills are not sands.
III. No rocks are sands.
1. Some hills are rocks.
2. All rocks are stones.
3. No stones are sands.
Conclusions:
I. Some hills are stones.
II. Some hills are not sands.
III. No rocks are sands.
Correct Answer: D [All I, II and III follow]
Explanation:
Some + All → I; I + No → II (those hills are stones, not sands); All + No → III.
2.
Statements:
1. All mails are posts.
2. All posts are letters.
3. Some letters are cards.
Conclusions:
I. All mails are letters.
II. Some cards are posts.
III. Some letters are mails.
1. All mails are posts.
2. All posts are letters.
3. Some letters are cards.
Conclusions:
I. All mails are letters.
II. Some cards are posts.
III. Some letters are mails.
Correct Answer: B [Only I and III follow]
Explanation:
All + All → I; I turned round → III.
3.
Figure-basedThe diagram shows the classes Pens, Books and Bags.
Which statement is supported by the diagram?
Which statement is supported by the diagram?
Correct Answer: B [No pens are bags.]
Explanation:
The Pens and Bags circles do not meet → No pens are bags; the other three contradict the picture.
4.
Assertion–Reason
A: For the statements “Some boxes are tins; Some tins are jars”, the conclusions “Some boxes are jars” and “No boxes are jars” give the answer “Either I or II”.
R: When two conclusions on the same terms form a Some/No pair and neither follows alone, one of them must still be true.
A: For the statements “Some boxes are tins; Some tins are jars”, the conclusions “Some boxes are jars” and “No boxes are jars” give the answer “Either I or II”.
R: When two conclusions on the same terms form a Some/No pair and neither follows alone, one of them must still be true.
Correct Answer: D [Both A and R are true and R explains A]
Explanation:
Neither conclusion is definite, yet exactly the Some/No pair covers every case – R is the reason for A.
5.
Statement–conclusionStatement: Regular exercise reduces the risk of many diseases. – a doctor's advice
Conclusions:
I. People who exercise regularly can never fall ill.
II. Regular exercise is good for health.
Conclusions:
I. People who exercise regularly can never fall ill.
II. Regular exercise is good for health.
Correct Answer: B [Only conclusion II follows]
Explanation:
“Reduces the risk” is not “removes the risk”, so I (never) is too strong; II restates the advice.
6.
Statement–argumentShould every village have a primary health centre?
Arguments:
I. Yes, villagers need medical care close to home, especially in emergencies.
II. No, villagers do not fall ill.
Arguments:
I. Yes, villagers need medical care close to home, especially in emergencies.
II. No, villagers do not fall ill.
Correct Answer: A [Only argument I is strong]
Explanation:
I is relevant and real; II is a false, sweeping claim → weak.
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