Syllogism — Teachers and bicycles; identifying what necessarily follows: Statements: (a) No teacher comes to the school on a bicycle. (b) Anand comes to the school on a bicycle. Conclusions: I. Anand is not a teacher. II. Anand is a student.

Difficulty: Easy

Correct Answer: Conclusion I alone can be drawn.

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
We apply a universal negative to a specific instance to see what must be excluded, avoiding unwarranted identity claims.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • No Teacher is a Bicycle-Comer (to school).
  • Anand is a Bicycle-Comer (to school).


Concept / Approach:
From “No T are B” and “Anand is B,” it follows “Anand is not T.” Nothing is stated about Anand being a student; he could be a non-teaching staff member, parent, visitor, etc.


Step-by-Step:
1) Translate: Teacher ∩ Bicycle = ∅.2) Anand ∈ Bicycle.3) Therefore, Anand ∉ Teacher (I follows).4) II is not supported by any premise.


Final Answer:
Conclusion I alone can be drawn.

More Questions from Syllogism

Discussion & Comments

No comments yet. Be the first to comment!
Join Discussion