General Studies · Syllogism
Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and III. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All pens are newspapers. Some newspapers are novels. No novel is a book. Conclusions: I. Some books are pens. II. Some novels are pens. III. No book is a pen.
- 1Either conclusion I or III follows.✓
- 2Both conclusions II and III follow.
- 3Either conclusion II or III follows.
- 4Both conclusions I and II follow.
Correct answer
Either conclusion I or III follows.
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