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SSC MTS 2024 · PYQ · Syllogism · medium

Read the given statement(s) and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement(s). Statements: No lizard is a snake. All lizards are reptiles. Conclusions: (I) At least some reptiles are snakes. (II) All reptiles are lizards.

  1. A.Only conclusion (II) follows
  2. B.Neither conclusion (I) nor (II) follows✓ Correct
  3. C.Both conclusions (I) and (II) follow
  4. D.Only conclusion (I) follows

Explanation

Since lizards and snakes are separate groups within reptiles, we cannot say some reptiles are snakes (conclusion I is invalid), and reptiles can include non-lizards (conclusion II is also invalid). Neither follows.
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