Ques 1 Syllogism
Directions: In each question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows/follow from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements:
No Spiderman is Superman.
No Superman is Batman.
Some Spiderman are Batman.
Conclusions:
I. No Batman is Spiderman.
II. No Batman is Superman.
III. Some Supermen are Spiderman.
IV. All Batmen are Spiderman.
a) Only II follows
b) Only I and III follow
c) Only II and III follow
d) None follows
Ques 2 Syllogism
Directions: In each question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows/follow from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements:
All engineers are villagers.
No villager is a nurse.
All nurses are managers.
Conclusions:
No engineer is a manager.
All villagers being managers is a possibility
a) If only conclusion II follows.
b) If both conclusions I and II follow.
c) If neither conclusion I nor II follows.
d) If either conclusion I or II follows.
Ques 3 Syllogism
Directions: In each question below are given some statements followed by some conclusions. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows/follow from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.
Statements:
Some paints are shoes.
Some shoes are sleepers.
All sleepers are shirts.
Conclusions:
At least some shirts are paints.
No shirt is a paint.
a) If only conclusion II follows.
b) If both conclusions I and II follow.
c) If neither conclusion I nor II follows.
d) If either conclusion I or II follows.
Ques 4 Syllogism
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the statements.
Statements:
Some fingers are toes.
Some toes are rings.
Some rings are hands.
Conclusions:
I. Some hands are toes.
Il. Some rings are fingers.
Ill. Some hands are fingers.
IV. Some fingers are rings.
a) Only conclusions III and IV follow
b) Only conclusions II and III follow
c) Only conclusions I and II follow
d) None of the conclusions follows
Ques 5 Syllogism
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the statements.
Statements:
I. All A are D.
Il. No D is E.
Conclusions:
I. No E is A.
Il. All D are A.
Ill. All E are D.
a) Only conclusion I follows
b) Only conclusion III follows
c) Only conclusion II follows
d) None of the conclusions follows
In Exercise I of Syllogism Reasoning, we embark on a journey to unravel the intricacies of deductive reasoning through a series of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Syllogism, a fundamental concept in logic, provides a framework for drawing conclusions based on premises. As we navigate through this exercise, we encounter various propositions and draw logical inferences to deduce valid conclusions. Each question presents a unique scenario, challenging us to apply our understanding of syllogistic principles to arrive at the correct answers. Through this exercise, we aim to sharpen our analytical skills and enhance our ability to discern valid reasoning from fallacious arguments. Are you prepared to embark on this intellectual adventure? Let's delve into Exercise I and unlock the secrets of syllogistic reasoning together.