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Logical Reasoning Question on Syllogism

All thieves are persons. Some persons are dishonest. All dishonest persons go to jail. ‘X’ is a person. Examine the following statements :
I. X is a thief.
II. X may be dishonest.
III. X is necessarily dishonest.
IV. If X is a thief, he will go to jail.
Choose the most appropriate answer

A

I and IV follow

B

Only IV follows

C

Only II follows

D

Only III follows

Answer

Only II follows

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C): Only II follows