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The Reasoning section in the SSC CHSL Tier 1 exam<\/a><\/strong> is considered one of the highest-scoring and easiest sections. Syllogism is one of the most important topics that you must master. Syllogism questions involve drawing a logical conclusion from a set of statements, testing your core deductive reasoning skills. You can expect at least 2 to 3 questions from this topic in the exam. The difficulty level of the questions will be from easy to moderate, so you are advised not to leave this topic. Acing this topic guarantees easy marks that significantly boost your overall score and selection chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Syllogism (or Syllogistic Reasoning) is a type of logical argument where a conclusion is inferred from two or more given premises (statements).<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the SSC CHSL exam, you are presented with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your task is to decide which conclusion(s) logically and definitely follow<\/strong> from the given statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The topic has evolved from basic to more complex structures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n To help you master the different varieties and question types of Syllogism, we have provided a free PDF. This PDF includes the latest pattern-based Syllogism questions (including Possibility and Only\/Only a Few cases). You are advised to try to solve these questions using smart tricks and short rules to increase your solving speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Question 1:<\/strong> In the question below some statements are given followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion definitely follows from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some Pink is Violet<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some Yellow is Green<\/p>\n\n\n\n No Violet is Yellow<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I. Some Pink is not Yellow<\/p>\n\n\n\n II. No Green is Pink<\/p>\n\n\n\n A) Only Conclusion II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n B) Either Conclusion I or II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n C) Both Conclusion I and II follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n D) Only Conclusion I follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question 2:<\/strong> In the question below there are three statements followed by three conclusions I, II and III. You have to take the three given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the three statements disregarding commonly known facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Statement:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I. All Rat are Pest<\/p>\n\n\n\n II. Some Rat are Harmful<\/p>\n\n\n\n III. Some Cockroach are Pest<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conclusion:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I. No Rat is Cockroach<\/p>\n\n\n\n II. Some Pest are Harmful<\/p>\n\n\n\n III.Some Pestare Cockroach<\/p>\n\n\n\n A) Only conclusions I and III follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n B) Only conclusion I and II follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n C) Only conclusion II and III follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n D) Only conclusion II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question 3:<\/strong> Two statements are given, followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follow from the given statements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some mark is result<\/p>\n\n\n\n All result is strike<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I. Some strike is result<\/p>\n\n\n\n II. All mark being strike is a possibility<\/p>\n\n\n\n A) Only conclusion I follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n B) Only conclusion II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n C) Both the conclusions I and II follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n D) Neither conclusion I nor II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question 4:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n All Loud are Sharp<\/p>\n\n\n\n No Sharp is Good<\/p>\n\n\n\n All Bad are Good<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I. A few Bad are not Loud<\/p>\n\n\n\n II. No Loud is Good<\/p>\n\n\n\n III. A few Loud is Bad<\/p>\n\n\n\n A) Only conclusion I follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n B) Only conclusions I and II follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n C) Only conclusions I and III follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n D) All the conclusions follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question 5:<\/strong> Three statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II, and III assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of conclusions logically follow(s) from the statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some apples are bananas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No bananas are guavas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mostly guavas are grapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I. Some grapes are bananas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n II. Mostly guavas are apples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n III. Some grapes are apples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A) None follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n B) Only conclusion II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n C) Conclusion II and conclusion III follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n D) Conclusion I and conclusion III follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question 6:<\/strong> In the question below some statements are given followed by three conclusions I, II, and III. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion definitely follows from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some Water is Cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No Cold is Hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All Hot is Warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I. Some Warm is Cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n II. All Hot is Water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n III. Some Water is not Hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A) Only conclusion III follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n B) Only conclusions II and III follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n C) Only conclusion II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n D) All conclusions I, II and III follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question 7:<\/strong> In the question below some statements are given followed by three conclusions I, II, and III. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusion definitely follows from the given statements, disregarding commonly known facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some Water is Cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No Cold is Hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n All Hot is Warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I. Some Warm is Cold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n II. All Hot is Water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n III. Some Water is not Hot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A) Only conclusion III follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n B) Only conclusions II and III follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n C) Only conclusion II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n D) All conclusions I, II and III follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question 8:<\/strong> In the question below there are two statements followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to take the two given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the two statements disregarding commonly known facts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n All team are spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Each spot is vast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I. Some vast are team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n II. Some spot are team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A) Only conclusion I follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n B) Only conclusion II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n C) Both the conclusions I and II follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n D) Either conclusion I or II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question 9:<\/strong> Two statements are given followed by three conclusions numbered I, II, and III assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of conclusion logically follow(s) from the statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some art is training<\/p>\n\n\n\n All training is painting<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I. Some painting is art<\/p>\n\n\n\n II. Some training is art<\/p>\n\n\n\n III. All art is painting<\/p>\n\n\n\n A) Only conclusion I follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n B) Only conclusions I and III follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n C) Only conclusions I and II follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n D) All conclusions I, II and III follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n Question 10:<\/strong> Two statements are given followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. Assuming the statements to be true, even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Decide which of conclusion logically follow(s) from the statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Statements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n All animals are flames<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some flames are members<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conclusions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n I. Some members are animals<\/p>\n\n\n\n II. Some flames are animals<\/p>\n\n\n\n A) Both conclusions I and II follow<\/p>\n\n\n\n B) Only conclusion II follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n C) Only conclusion I follows<\/p>\n\n\n\n D) None of these<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The most reliable and efficient way to solve Syllogism questions is the Venn Diagram Method. Using this method can avoid silly mistakes while solving the syllogism questions. You are advised to just follow these steps carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Draw the Minimal Venn Diagram: <\/strong>Represent each statement using the simplest possible Venn diagram. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Check the Conclusion on the Diagram<\/strong>: Check if the given conclusion is 100% true in the diagram you drew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Check for Complementary Pairs (Either-Or Case)<\/strong>: If two conclusions are individually false, check if they form an “Either-Or” pair. A pair is “Either-Or” if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now you know the strategy to solve syllogism questions, but we highly recommend that you attempt our free tests so that you can practice this strategy and master it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Join our exclusive Telegram group for expert guidance, personalized tips, and real-time solutions to boost your SSC exam prep. [Click here to join now!<\/a>]<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is Syllogism in Reasoning?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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