Question
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) Question on Syllogisms
In the question below is given a statement followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume the given statement to be true, consider the two conclusions together, and decide which of them logically follows beyond a reasonable doubt from the information given in the statement.
Statement: In a terrorist attack, ten soldiers were killed and one was injured seriously.
Conclusions:
I. The attack was unexpected.
II. The enemy outnumbered the soldiers.
A
only conclusion I follows
B
only conclusion II follows
C
either I or Il follows
D
neither I nor II follows
Answer
only conclusion I follows
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is (A): only conclusion I follows