FLT 1 - Syllogisms (Q66): In the question below, statements are followed by conclusions. Decide which conclusion logically follows: Statements: Only a few Banks are Vaults. All Vaults are Safes. Conclusions: I. Some Banks are Safes. II. No Safe is a Bank.

Subject: Reasoning Ability | Topic: Syllogisms | Difficulty: EASY

Options

  1. (A) Only conclusion I follows
  2. (B) Only conclusion II follows
  3. (C) Either conclusion I or II follows
  4. (D) Neither conclusion I nor II follows
  5. (E) Both conclusions I and II follow

Verified Answer

Option (A): Only conclusion I follows

10-Second Shortcut Trick

⚡ 10-Second Exam Shortcut: Check alphabetical position differences (A=1, Z=26) or first/last letter patterns to spot the rule in seconds.

Step-by-Step Derivation

  1. Analyze the given condition or equation.
  2. Apply the standard formula or deduction rules.
  3. Correct choice is (A): Only conclusion I follows

Common Trap to Avoid

⚠️ Common Trap: Relying on a pattern that fits only the first element without testing intermediate elements.

Exam Tip

💡 Exam Tip: Memorize opposite letter pairs (AZ, BY, CX...) and squares/cubes up to 25.

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