Practice30Create account

Statements: Some pens are books. All books are papers. Conclusions: I. Some pens are papers.
II. Some papers are pens.

Competition practiceSyllogism
  • AOnly I follows
  • BBoth I and II follow
  • CNeither I nor II follows
  • DOnly II follows

Step-by-Step Solution

Some pens are books and all books are papers, so those pens are papers (I follows). Its converse, some papers are pens, is also valid (II follows).
Answer: B) Both I and II follow

Master this topic in 30 minutes a day.

Don't just memorise the answer — build a daily practice habit.

Practice 5 Similar Questions Free →

All Syllogism practice questions

More Syllogism practice

Statements: All roses are flowers. No flower is red. Conclusions: I. No rose is red. II.…Statements: Some books are pens. No pen is a pencil. Conclusions: I. Some books are not…Statements: All apples are fruits. Some fruits are cheap. Conclusions: I. Some apples…Statements: All pens are red. Some red things are blue. Conclusions: I. Some pens are…Statements: All dogs are animals. All animals are living things. Conclusions: I. Some…