Question
Logical Reasoning Question on Syllogism
Some Hyenas are Lions. All Lions are Cats. Some Cats are Wolves.
Examine the following statements:
I. Some Cats are Lions.
II. Some Wolves are Lions.
III. Some Cats are Hyenas.
Select the correct option :
A
Both I & II follows
B
Both II & III follows
C
Both I & III follows
D
Only III follows
Answer
Both I & III follows
Explanation
Solution
- I. Some Cats are Lions: This follows because all Lions are Cats, so some Cats can be Lions.
- II. Some Wolves are Lions: This does not follow as the relationship between Wolves and Lions is not specified.
- III. Some Cats are Hyenas: This follows because some Hyenas are Lions, and all Lions are Cats, so some Cats can be Hyenas.
Thus, the correct answer is Option (C).