Syllogism — Schools, laboratories, and theatres: Statements: (a) Some schools are Laboratories. (b) All Laboratories are theatres. Conclusions: I. Some theatres are schools. II. No school is a theatre.
Verbal Reasoning
Syllogism
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AConclusion II follows
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BBoth Conclusions I and II follow
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CNeither Conclusion I nor II follows
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DConclusion I follows
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: Conclusion I follows
Explanation
Introduction / Context:We track a particular group through a universal inclusion.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Some Schools are Laboratories.
- All Laboratories are Theatres.
Concept / Approach:Those Schools that are Laboratories must also be Theatres, so an overlap between Theatres and Schools is guaranteed. The universal negative in II contradicts this.
Step-by-Step:1) Take the Schools that are Laboratories (exist).2) Map via Laboratory ⊆ Theatre to conclude they are Theatres.3) Therefore, ∃ (School ∩ Theatre): I follows and II is false.
Final Answer:Conclusion I follows.