CAT 1999 | Question: 114

Question

The question consists of five statements followed by options consisting of three statements put together in a specific order. Choose the option which indicates a valid argument, that is, where the third statement is a conclusion drawn from the preceding two statements.

Example:

• A. All cigarettes are hazardous to health.
• B. Brand X is a cigarette.
• C. Brand X is hazardous to health.

ABC is a valid option, where statement C can be concluded from statements A and B.

Question:

• A. Some towns in India are polluted.
• B. All polluted towns should be destroyed.
• C. Town Meghana should be destroyed.
• D. Town Meghana is polluted.
• E. Some towns in India should be destroyed.
  1. BDE
  2. BAE
  3. ADE
  4. CDB

Answer 1

In the above given options , choice $\text{(B) BAE}$  is looking perfect . 
$E$ can be concluded from $B$ and $A$. 

B. All Polluted Towns Should Be Destroyed.

A. Some Towns In India Are Polluted.

E. Some Towns In India Should Be Destroyed.

Correct option $: \text{B}$