Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Logic is concerned primarily with
Correct Answer: Option A — Valid inference
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Valid inference is the correct answer to “Logic is concerned primarily with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 2 of 40
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Which law of thought is taken to be fundamental of the three?
Correct Answer: Option B — The law of non-contradiction
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The law of non-contradiction is the correct answer to “Which law of thought is taken to be fundamental of the three”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 3 of 40
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Inthe formation of sentence or proposition which comes at the end
Correct Answer: Option C — Predicate
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Predicate is the correct answer to “Inthe formation of sentence or proposition which comes at the end”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 4 of 40
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The subcontrary of the proposition 'Some leaves are fragrant' is
Correct Answer: Option C — Some leaves are not fragrant
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Some leaves are not fragrant is the correct answer to “The subcontrary of the proposition 'Some leaves are fragrant' is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 5 of 40
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Soundness of an argument is shown through its
Correct Answer: Option B — premise
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premise is the correct answer to “Soundness of an argument is shown through its”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 6 of 40
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Truth is an attribute of a/an
Correct Answer: Option A — proposition
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proposition is the correct answer to “Truth is an attribute of a/an”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 7 of 40
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The mood of every syllogism is represented by
Correct Answer: Option A — Three letter in a specific order in which, the first letter names the type of the syllogism's major premises, the second letter names the type of its minor premises and the third letter names the type of its conclusion
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Three letter in a specific order in which, the first letter names the type of the syllogism's major premises, the second letter names the type of its minor premises and the third letter names the type of its conclusion is the correct answer to “The mood of every syllogism is represented by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 8 of 40
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P, -p is taken to be as false and can be said
Correct Answer: Option B — Self-contradictory
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Self-contradictory is the correct answer to “P, -p is taken to be as false and can be said”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 9 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Contrary 1. Both propositions cannot be true our false together b. Sub-contrary 2. Truth of the universal proposition implies truth of the particular proposition c. Sub-alternation 3. Both propositions can be true but cannot be false d. Contradictory 4. Both propositions can't be true but can be false
Correct Answer: Option B — a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
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a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Contrary 1. Both propositions cannot be true our false together b. Sub-contrary 2. Truth of the universal proposition implies truth of the particular proposition c. Sub-alternation 3. Both propositions can be true but cannot be false d. Contradictory 4. Both propositions can't be true but can be false”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 10 of 40
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The proposition in which whole of one class is included or contained in another class
Correct Answer: Option B — Universe affirmative
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Universe affirmative is the correct answer to “The proposition in which whole of one class is included or contained in another class”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 11 of 40
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Name the form of the proposition: Some members of the families that are rich and famous are not persons of either wealth or distinction.
Correct Answer: Option D — Particular Negative
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Particular Negative is the correct answer to “Name the form of the proposition: Some members of the families that are rich and famous are not persons of either wealth or distinction.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 12 of 40
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Consider the following statements. 1. Contradiction is a relation between propositions that differ both in their quality and quantity. 2. Contrary is a relation between universal propositions. 3. Sub-contrary is a relation between particular propositions 4. Universal propositions are the principal or super altern to particular propositions. Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option D — All the statements are true
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All the statements are true is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements. 1. Contradiction is a relation between propositions that differ both in their quality and quantity. 2. Contrary is a relation between universal propositions. 3. Sub-contrary is a relation between particular propositions 4. Universal propositions are the principal or super altern to particular propositions. Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 13 of 40
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When an argument is valid, and all of its premises are true, we call it
Correct Answer: Option C — sound
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sound is the correct answer to “When an argument is valid, and all of its premises are true, we call it”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 14 of 40
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What is the example of denotation?
Correct Answer: Option C — Rahul Gandhi
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Rahul Gandhi is the correct answer to “What is the example of denotation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 15 of 40
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Whether the distinction between truth and validity is possible?
Correct Answer: Option A — Yes
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Yes is the correct answer to “Whether the distinction between truth and validity is possible”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 16 of 40
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Two universal propositions differing in quality are said to be in
Correct Answer: Option C — contrary opposition
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contrary opposition is the correct answer to “Two universal propositions differing in quality are said to be in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 17 of 40
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In the traditional square of opposition if A is false
Correct Answer: Option A — O is true, while E and I are undetermined
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O is true, while E and I are undetermined is the correct answer to “In the traditional square of opposition if A is false”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 18 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. FERIO 1. 4 th figure b. CAMESTRES 2. 3 rd figure c. DATISI 3. 2 rd figure d. DIMARIS 4. 1 st figure
Correct Answer: Option B — a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
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a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I List-II a. FERIO 1. 4 th figure b. CAMESTRES 2. 3 rd figure c. DATISI 3. 2 rd figure d. DIMARIS 4. 1 st figure”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 19 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. DIMARIS 1. I st figure b. FELAPTON 2. II nd figure c. BAROCO 3. III rd figure d. DARII 4. IV th figure
Correct Answer: Option D — a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
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a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. DIMARIS 1. I st figure b. FELAPTON 2. II nd figure c. BAROCO 3. III rd figure d. DARII 4. IV th figure”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 20 of 40
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Consider the following statements. 1. All valid arguments have only true premises. 2. A sound argument must be valid. 3. An argument with a false conclusion can't be valid. 4. All arguments with true conclusion are valid. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option A — 2 and 4
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2 and 4 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements. 1. All valid arguments have only true premises. 2. A sound argument must be valid. 3. An argument with a false conclusion can't be valid. 4. All arguments with true conclusion are valid. Which of the following statements is/are correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 21 of 40
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No intelligent communication is possible without whom?
Correct Answer: Option A — Three laws of thought
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Three laws of thought is the correct answer to “No intelligent communication is possible without whom”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 22 of 40
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On . . . . . . . . rules, the law of thought are based?
Correct Answer: Option A — axiomatic
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axiomatic is the correct answer to “On . . . . . . . . rules, the law of thought are based”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 23 of 40
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The difference between Aristotlean and Boolean interpretation of categorical propositions is as follows
Correct Answer: Option A — Aristotlean accepts contrary, sub-contrary, sub-alternation and contradictory relations whereas Boolean accepts only contradictory relations
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Aristotlean accepts contrary, sub-contrary, sub-alternation and contradictory relations whereas Boolean accepts only contradictory relations is the correct answer to “The difference between Aristotlean and Boolean interpretation of categorical propositions is as follows”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 24 of 40
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Aristotle is a great logician, his work is said to formulate the concepts of early philosophical study
Correct Answer: Option C — The Organon
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The Organon is the correct answer to “Aristotle is a great logician, his work is said to formulate the concepts of early philosophical study”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 25 of 40
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Which one of the following options is correct regarding the weak and strong sense of disjunction?
Correct Answer: Option D — In a weak sense of disjunction, both the disjuncts are true whereas in a strong sense of disjunction, only one disjunct is true
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In a weak sense of disjunction, both the disjuncts are true whereas in a strong sense of disjunction, only one disjunct is true is the correct answer to “Which one of the following options is correct regarding the weak and strong sense of disjunction”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 26 of 40
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Match the following. List-I List-II a. Introduction to logical theory 1. Aristotle b. Tractatus Logicophi-Losophicus 2. George Bullen c. Prior Analysis 3. PF Strawson d. The Laws of thought 4. Wittgenstein
Correct Answer: Option C — a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
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a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match the following. List-I List-II a. Introduction to logical theory 1. Aristotle b. Tractatus Logicophi-Losophicus 2. George Bullen c. Prior Analysis 3. PF Strawson d. The Laws of thought 4. Wittgenstein”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 27 of 40
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According to Copi and Cohen, there are how many rules about distribution of terms which comes in valid propositions?
Correct Answer: Option B — Two
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Two is the correct answer to “According to Copi and Cohen, there are how many rules about distribution of terms which comes in valid propositions”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 28 of 40
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In any pair of corresponding propositions, the universal proposition is called the . . . . . . . . and the particular is called the . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Superalter, Subaltern
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Superalter, Subaltern is the correct answer to “In any pair of corresponding propositions, the universal proposition is called the . . . . . . . . and the particular is called the . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 29 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Quality 1. A proposition is either affirmative or negative b. Quantity 2. A proposition is either universal or particular c. Relation 3. A proposition is either categorical or condition d. Significance 4. A proposition is either analytic or synthetic
Correct Answer: Option A — a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
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a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Quality 1. A proposition is either affirmative or negative b. Quantity 2. A proposition is either universal or particular c. Relation 3. A proposition is either categorical or condition d. Significance 4. A proposition is either analytic or synthetic”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 30 of 40
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In categorical syllogism there are
Correct Answer: Option B — three terms
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three terms is the correct answer to “In categorical syllogism there are”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 31 of 40
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Logic is the study of the methods and principles used to
Correct Answer: Option B — Distinguish correct from incorrect reasoning
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Distinguish correct from incorrect reasoning is the correct answer to “Logic is the study of the methods and principles used to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 32 of 40
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What do you mean by a term which is distributed?
Correct Answer: Option A — Excellence of all the members of a class
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Excellence of all the members of a class is the correct answer to “What do you mean by a term which is distributed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 33 of 40
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Which one among the following is not a law of thought?
Correct Answer: Option B — Principle of Sufficient Reason
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Principle of Sufficient Reason is the correct answer to “Which one among the following is not a law of thought”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 34 of 40
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The phenomena in which two or more than two ideas are combined together are called
Correct Answer: Option B — Judgement
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Judgement is the correct answer to “The phenomena in which two or more than two ideas are combined together are called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 35 of 40
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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Obvertend) List-II (Obverse) a. Some S is not-P 1. Some S is not non-P b. No S is P 2. No S is non-P c. Some S is P 3. Some S is non-P d. All S is P 4. All S is non-P
Correct Answer: Option D — a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
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a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (Obvertend) List-II (Obverse) a. Some S is not-P 1. Some S is not non-P b. No S is P 2. No S is non-P c. Some S is P 3. Some S is non-P d. All S is P 4. All S is non-P”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 36 of 40
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Match the following: List-I List-II a. Laws of thought 1. Principle of identity b. Proposition 2. True or false c. Square of opposition 3. Contrary d. Logic 4. Reasoning
Correct Answer: Option A — a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4 is the correct answer to “Match the following: List-I List-II a. Laws of thought 1. Principle of identity b. Proposition 2. True or false c. Square of opposition 3. Contrary d. Logic 4. Reasoning”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 37 of 40
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Deductive argument where conclusion is followed from the premise is called
Correct Answer: Option D — necessarily
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necessarily is the correct answer to “Deductive argument where conclusion is followed from the premise is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 38 of 40
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No people who have not themselves done creative work in the arts are responsible critics on whose judgement we can rely. This is
Correct Answer: Option D — Both B and C
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Both B and C is the correct answer to “No people who have not themselves done creative work in the arts are responsible critics on whose judgement we can rely. This is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 39 of 40
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In 'I' proposition which of the terms are distributed
Correct Answer: Option D — None A and B
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None A and B is the correct answer to “In 'I' proposition which of the terms are distributed”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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Question 40 of 40
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If 'All men are mortal' is true, what can be inferred about the truth or falsehood of the following propositions? 1. Some non-mortals are not non-men. 2. No non-men are non-mortal. 3. Some non-mortal are men. Out of these statements
Correct Answer: Option B — All are false
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are false is the correct answer to “If 'All men are mortal' is true, what can be inferred about the truth or falsehood of the following propositions? 1. Some non-mortals are not non-men. 2. No non-men are non-mortal. 3. Some non-mortal are men. Out of these statements”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Basic Logic Concepts In Philosophy.
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