Question 72

Logical Reasoning Syllogism Easy

Statements:
1. All young scientists are open-minded.
2. No open-minded men are superstitious.
Conclusions:
I. No scientist is superstitious.
II. No young people are superstitious.

(A) Only conclusion I follows
(B) Only conclusion II follows
(C) Neither I nor II follows
(D) Either I or II follows
✓ Correct Answer: Option C Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

The Problem

Statements:

  • All young scientists are open-minded.
  • No open-minded men are superstitious.

Conclusions:

  • I. No scientist is superstitious.
  • II. No young people are superstitious.

Logical Analysis

  • Conclusion I (Does not follow): The statements only provide information about "young scientists." We cannot make a conclusion about all scientists (which would include older scientists), so this is an invalid generalization.
  • Conclusion II (Does not follow): The statements refer to "young scientists," which is a specific subgroup of young people. We have no information about other young people (e.g., young artists, young athletes), so we cannot make a conclusion about all young people.

Final Answer: The correct option is C. Neither I nor II follows.

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