mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #457

A claim: 'All mammals give birth to live young.' Platypuses lay eggs. Therefore:

mdcat logical reasoning MCQ #457

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A claim: 'All mammals give birth to live young.' Platypuses lay eggs. Therefore:

    • A) Platypuses are not mammals.
    • B) The claim is partially true.
    • C) Egg-laying is a mammalian trait.
    • D) Mammalian classification is flawed.

    Answer: The claim is partially true.

    Explanation: Platypuses are mammals but exceptions to the rule. USAT, HAT and MDCAT analytical sections repeat this pattern.