Question

Two statements are given below followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the two statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the conclusions, if any follow from the given statements. Give answer:
Statements:
I. Some books are magazines.
II. Some magazines are novels.
Conclusions:
I. Some books are novels.
II. Some novels are magazines.

• A. Only I follows.
• B. Only II follows.
• C. Both I and II follow.
• D. Neither I nor II follows.

Hint:

For syllogism problems, use Venn diagrams to check logical relations.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

1. Conclusion I (Some books are novels): There is no direct connection between books and novels. Hence, it does not follow.
2. Conclusion II (Some novels are magazines): This is explicitly stated in statement II, so it follows.