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.
Verbal Reasoning
Syllogism
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AConclusion II alone can be drawn.
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BBoth conclusions cannot be drawn.
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CBoth conclusions can be drawn.
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DConclusion I alone can be drawn.
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ENone of these
Answer
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.