Question Bank • QB_EXP_GA_SYL_001 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 8: General Aptitude

Analytical: Syllogisms, Deduction & Venn Diagrams

Subtopic: Universal affirmative syllogism deduction

Question Statement:

Given the premises: 1. All tractors are agricultural machines. 2. All agricultural machines are powered equipment. Which of the following conclusions logically follows?

Options:

  • (A) All tractors are powered equipment
  • (B) All powered equipment are tractors
  • (C) No tractors are powered equipment
  • (D) Some tractors are not machines

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

By standard Barbara (AAA) syllogism: - Minor premise: All $A$ are $B$. - Major premise: All $B$ are $C$. - Valid conclusion: All $A$ are $C$ ('All tractors are powered equipment').
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