All planets orbit the sun. Earth is a planet. Which conclusion logically follows?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Analytical Reasoning question asks: All planets orbit the sun. Earth is a planet. Which conclusion logically follows? The correct choice is C. Earth orbits the sun.. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. The sun orbits Earth.
Why not A: “The sun orbits Earth.” does not fit this question. The answer is Earth orbits the sun..
- B. Earth is not a planet.
Why not B: “Earth is not a planet.” does not fit this question. The answer is Earth orbits the sun..
- C. Earth orbits the sun. ✓
- D. No planets orbit the sun.
Why not D: “No planets orbit the sun.” does not fit this question. The answer is Earth orbits the sun..
Correct answer
C. Earth orbits the sun.
Explanation
Earth orbits the sun. (option C) is the accepted answer to “All planets orbit the sun. Earth is a planet. Which conclusion logically follows”. Option A (The sun orbits Earth.) does not fit this question. Option B (Earth is not a planet.) does not fit this question. Option D (No planets orbit the sun.) does not fit this question. For this Analytical Reasoning question, the accepted answer is Earth orbits the sun..
Source: Analytical Reasoning Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide
Tags: FPSC, PPSC, logical reasoning, analytical reasoning, aptitude, NTS
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