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QUESTION

CSAT

Easy

Reasoning

Prelims 2026

Consider the following statements: Every red is blue. Every blue is green. Every green is yellow.

Which of the following statements denoted by PP, QQ and RR are correct? PP. Every blue is yellow. QQ. Every red is green. RR. Every red is yellow.

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Explanation

Based on the given statements, we can establish a logical chain of relationships using set theory or syllogism:

  1. Every red is blue: This means the set of Red (RR) is a subset of Blue (BB). So, RBR \subset B.
  2. Every blue is green: This means the set of Blue (BB) is a subset of Green (GG). So, BGB \subset G.
  3. Every green is yellow: This means the set of Green (GG) is a subset of Yellow (YY). So, GYG \subset Y.

Combining these premises, we get a continuous chain of subsets: RBGYR \subset B \subset G \subset Y

Now, let us evaluate the given conclusions:

  • Statement PP (Every blue is yellow): Since BGB \subset G and GYG \subset Y, it logically follows that BYB \subset Y. Thus, statement PP is correct.
  • Statement QQ (Every red is green): Since RBR \subset B and BGB \subset G, it logically follows that RGR \subset G. Thus, statement QQ is correct.
  • Statement RR (Every red is yellow): Since RBR \subset B, BGB \subset G, and GYG \subset Y, it logically follows that RYR \subset Y. Thus, statement RR is correct.

Since all three statements PP, QQ, and RR are logically deduced from the premises, the correct option is D.

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