6-Minute Test: Syllogism - CLAT MCQ

Statement 5 (“Some young readers participate in children’s programs”) and Statement 1 (“All children’s programs are essential services”) imply that some young readers participate in essential services, making c valid. Option a is incorrect (only some digital subscriptions are educational, per Statement 3); b is not supported (no link between children’s programs and educational resources); d is not supported (no statement rules out digital subscriptions as essential).

Statements 1 and 2 establish that children’s programs, as essential services, require increased funding. If all young readers benefit significantly from these programs (b), this strengthens the case for increased funding by emphasizing their impact. Other options weaken or are irrelevant to the argument.

The proposal prioritizes children’s programs for funding due to their direct benefit to young readers, assuming they are more effective than digital subscriptions in this regard. Option a captures this assumption. Other options are irrelevant or contradict the proposal.

Statement 4 (“All educational resources attract young readers”) implies that at least some educational resources are used by young readers, making b valid. Option a is incorrect (no statement equates educational resources to children’s programs); c is not supported (funding not addressed for educational resources); d is incorrect (only some digital subscriptions are educational, per Statement 3).

Arjun’s suggestion focuses on resources attracting young readers. If digital subscriptions benefit adult learners vital to the library’s mission (a), prioritizing only young reader-focused resources could neglect broader community needs, weakening Arjun’s suggestion. Other options support or are irrelevant to his focus.