Syllogism section 3 MCQ Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

Examine the following Statements:
1. Pictures can tell a story.
2. All story books have pictures.
3. All story books have words.
Which one of the following conclusions can be drawn from the above statemenrs?

a) Some storybooks have both words and pictures.

b) Pictures can tell a story better than words can.

c) The stories in story books are very simple.

d) None of the above.

Question : 2

Consider the following Statements:
1. All artists are whimsical.
2. Some artists are drug addicts.
3. Frustrated people are prone to become drug addicts.
From the above three statements it may be concluded that

a) All frustrated people are drug addicts.

b) Artists are frustrated.

c) Some drug addicts are whimsical.

d) Whimsical people are generally frustrated.

Question : 3

Examine the following Statements:
1. Only those who have a pair of binoculars can become the members of the birdwatcher's club.
2. Some members of the birdwatcher's club have cameras.
3. Those members who have cameras can take part in photo-contests.
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the above statements?

a) All those who take part in photo-contests are members of the birdwatcher's club.

b) All those who have a pair of binoculars are members of the birdwatcher's club.

c) All members of the birdwatcher's club have a pair of binoculars.

d) No conclusion can be drawn.

Question : 4

Consider the following Statements:
1. All machines consume energy.
2. Electricity provides energy.
3. Electrically operated machines are cheap to maintain.
4. Electrically operated machines do not cause pollution.
Which one of the following inferences can be drawn from the above statements?

a) Most machines are operated on electric energy.

b) All machines are run by electric energy.

c) There is no form of energy other than electricity.

d) Electrically operated machines are preferable to use.

Question : 5

A. All earthquakes cause havoc. Some landslides cause havoc. Some earthquakes cause landslides
B. All glass things are transparent. Some curios are glass things. Some curios are transparent.
C. All clay objects are brittle. All XY are clay objects. Some XY are brittle
D. No criminal is a patriot. Ram is not a patriot. Ram is a criminal

a) C and B

b) D only

c) B only

d) A only

Question : 6

A. MD is an actor.Some actors are pretty. MD is pretty
B. Some man are cops. All cops are brave. Some brave people are cops.
C. All cops are brave. Some men are cops. Some men are brave.
D. All actors are pretty. MD is not an actor. MD is not pretty.

a) A only

b) A and B

c) C and D

d) C only