General Studies · Syllogism
Three statements are given followed by four conclusions numbered I, II, III, and IV. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All gems are rocks. Some rocks are minerals. All minerals are salts. Conclusions: I. Some salts are gems. II. Some minerals are gems. III. Some rocks are gems. IV. No salt is gem.
- 1Either conclusion (I) or conclusion (IV) follows.
- 2Either conclusion (I) or (IV), and conclusion (III) follow.
- 3Only conclusion (IV) follows.
- 4Only conclusion (III) follows.✓
Correct answer
Only conclusion (III) follows.
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