Question
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 follow(s) from the statements. Statements: All lines are circle. All circle are triangles. Some squares are triangles. Conclusions: I. Some triangles are lines. II. Some squares are circle. III. All circle are lines.Solution
All lines are circle (A) + All circle are triangles (A) β All lines are triangles (A) β Conversion β Some triangles are lines. (I). Hence conclusion I follows. Some squares are triangles (I) + [All circle are triangles (A) β Conversion] β Some triangles are circle (I) β No conclusion. Hence conclusion II does not follow. All lines are circle (A) β Conversion β Some circle are lines. (I). Hence conclusion III does not follow.
- In the following sentence, choose the word similar in meaning to the bold word to fill in the blank.
The soldiers showed valour on the battlefield,... Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Humane
Accredited
An independent person or body officially appointed to settle a dispute
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
EMACIATED
Select the word which means the same as the group of words given.
An underground hole dug by a small animal as a dwelling
Do you trust me?
Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.
Cheerful
Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word .
Ardent
Loss of appetite