Question

Statements: Raman is always successful. No fool is always successful. Conclusions: I. Raman is a fool. II. Raman is not a fool.

• A. If only conclusion I follows
• B. If only conclusion II follows
• C. If neither I nor II follows
• D. If both I and II follow

Hint:

For syllogisms: • Translate statements into logical form • Avoid assumptions beyond given facts

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: From the statement “No fool is always successful”, anyone who is always successful cannot be a fool.
Step 2: Raman is always successful. ⟹ Raman is not a fool Thus, only conclusion II follows.