Question

In each of the following questions, two statements are given followed by two/four conclusions I, II, III and IV. You have to consider the two statements to be even if they seem to be true commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions if any, follow from the given statements.

Statements
Most players are men.
Some men are singers.

Conclusions
I. Some singers are men.
II. Some players are singers.

• A. Only conclusion I follows
• B. Only conclusion II follows
• C. Neither conclusion I or II follow
• D. Both conclusions I and II follow
• E. Conclusion I follows and conclusion II may follow

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only conclusion I follows

The first premise is a universal affirmative (A-type).
The second premise is a particular affirmative (I-type).
Most players are men.
Some men are singers.
$A+I\Rightarrow$ No conclusion
Conclusion I is the converse of the second statement.