Which of the following statements are true? Choose from the codes given below. 1. Some arguments, while not completely valid, are almost valid. 2. A sound argument may be invalid. 3. A cogent argument may have a probably false conclusion. 4. A statement may be true or false. Codes: (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1, 3 and 4 (C) 4 alone (D) 3 and 4

Which of the following statements are true? Choose from the codes given below.

1. Some arguments, while not completely valid, are almost valid.

2. A sound argument may be invalid.

3. A cogent argument may have a probably false conclusion.

4. A statement may be true or false.

Codes:

(A) 1 and 2 (B) 1, 3 and 4

(C) 4 alone (D) 3 and 4
by

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Answer :

(D) 3 and 4
by

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Last Answer : (C) 2 and 4

Which of the codes given below contains only the correct statements? Select the code: Statements: (a) Venn diagram represents the arguments graphically. (b) Venn diagram can enhance our understanding. (c) Venn diagram may be called valid or invalid. (d) Venn diagram is clear method of notation. Codes: (A) (a), (c) and (d) (B) (a), (b) and (c) (C) (a), (b) and (d) (D) (b), (c) and (d)

Description : Which of the codes given below contains only the correct statements? Select the code: Statements: (a) Venn diagram represents the arguments graphically. (b) Venn diagram can enhance our understanding. (c) Venn diagram may be called valid or ... and (c) (C) (a), (b) and (d) (D) (b), (c) and (d)

Last Answer : Answer: C 

Given below are some characteristics of reasoning. Select the code that states a characteristic which is not of deductive reasoning: (A) The conclusion must be based on observation and experiment (B) The conclusion should be supported by the premise/premises (C) The conclusion must follow from the premise/premises necessarily (D) The argument may be valid or invalid

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Last Answer : (A) The conclusion must be based on observation and experiment

Choose the right code: A deductive argument claims that: I. The conclusion does not claim something more than that which is contained in the premises. II. The conclusion is supported by the premise/premises conclusively. III. If the conclusion is false, then premise/premises may be either true or false. IV. If premise/combination of premises is true, then conclusion must be true. Codes : (A) I and II (B) I and III (C) II and III (D) All the above

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Last Answer : Answer: A

A deductive argument is sound if and only if it is A) valid and all its premises are true B) invalid and all its premises are true C) is valid and one of the premise is false D) is valid and its conclusion is false.

Description : A deductive argument is sound if and only if it is A) valid and all its premises are true B) invalid and all its premises are true C) is valid and one of the premise is false D) is valid and its conclusion is false. 

Last Answer : A) valid and all its premises are true 

If it is possible for the premises of a deductive argument to be true and its conclusion to be false, that argument is A) Valid B) Invalid C) Indescribable D) Sound.

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Last Answer : B) Invalid

Which one among the following is not a characteristic of a deductive type of argument ? (A) The conclusion follows from the premise/premises necessarily. (B) The argument admits degree of complexity. (C) The argument provides us knowledge about matters of fact. (D) The argument must be either valid or invalid.

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Last Answer : (C) The argument provides us knowledge about matters of fact.

Select the code which states the condition of an invalid deductive argument : (A) All the premises are true but the conclusion is false. (B) Some of the premises are true but the conclusion is false. (C) All the premises are false and the conclusion is also false. (D) All the premises are true and the conclusion is also true.

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Last Answer : (A) All the premises are true but the conclusion is false. 

The falsehood of a valid deductive argument’s conclusion guarantees that A) the argument is sound B) atleast one of the premise is false C) premises are true D) the validity is uncertain.

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Last Answer : B) atleast one of the premise is false 

A deductive argument is invalid if: (A) Its premises and conclusions are all true (B) Its premises and conclusions are all false (C) Its premises are true but its conclusion is false (D) Its premises are false but its conclusion is true

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Last Answer : (C) Its premises are true but its conclusion is false

Select the code, which is not correct in the context of deductive argument with two premises: (A) An argument with one true premise, one false premise and a false conclusion may be valid. (B) An argument with two true premises and a false conclusion may be valid. (C) An argument with one true premise, one false premise and a true conclusion may be valid. (D) An argument with two false premises and a false conclusion may be valid.

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Last Answer : (B) An argument with two true premises and a false conclusion may be valid. 

A deductive argument can not be valid : (A) If its premise / premises is/are true and its conclusion is true. (B) If its premise / premises is /are true and its conclusion is false. (C) If its premise / premises is/are false and its conclusion is false. (D) If its premise / premises is / are false and its conclusion is true.

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Last Answer : (B) If its premise / premises is /are true and its conclusion is false

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Last Answer : (D) premises are true and conclusion is true

If the statement 'some men are honest' is false, which among the following statements will be true Choose the correct code given below: (i) All men are honest (ii) No men are honest (iii) Some men are not honest (iv) All men are dishonest Codes: (A) (i), (ii) and (iii) (B) (ii), (iii) and (iv) (C) (i), (iii) and (iv) (D) (ii), (i) and (iv)

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Last Answer : Answer: B

Consider the statement which is followed by two arguments (i) and (ii). Statement: India should have a very strong and powerful Lokpal. Arguments: (i) Yes, it will go a long in eliminating corruption in bureaucracy. (ii) No, it will discourage honest officers from making quick decisions. Codes: (A) Only argument (i) is strong. (B) Only argument (ii) is strong. (C) Both the arguments are strong. (D) Neither of the arguments is strong.

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When in a group of propositions, one proposition is claimed to follow from the others, that group of propositions is called (A) An argument (B) A valid argument (C) An explanation (D) An invalid argument

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Last Answer : (D) Provide conclusive evidence for its conclusion

If the proposition “Vegetarians are not meat eaters” is false, then which of the following inferences is correct ? Choose from the codes given below : 1. “Some vegetarians are meat eaters” is true. 2. “All vegetarians are meat eaters” is doubtful. 3. “Some vegetarians are not meat eaters” is true. 4. “Some vegetarians are not meat eaters” is doubtful. Codes: (A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 1, 3 and 4 (D) 1, 2 and 4

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Last Answer : Answer: B

Which of the following statement/s are ALWAYS FALSE ? (i) The sun will not rise in the East some day. (ii) A wooden table is not a table. (iii) Delhi city will be drowned under water. (iv) Cars run on water as fuel. Choose the correct answer from the code given below : Code : (A) (i), (iii) and (iv) (B) Only (iii) (C) (i), (ii) and (iii) (D) (ii) alone

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Given below are some characteristics of logical argument. Select the code which expresses a characteristic which is not of inductive in character. (A) The conclusion is claimed to follow from its premises. (B) The conclusion is based on causal relation. (C) The conclusion conclusively follows from its premises. (D) The conclusion is based on observation and experiment

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Last Answer : (C) The conclusion conclusively follows from its premises. 

Which of the following statements are always true ? (a) A wooden table is a table (b) Now, it is raining or not raining (c) The sun rises in the East every day (d) A chicken comes out of a hen's egg Choose the correct answer from the codes given below : Codes: (A) (a) and (c) (B) (a), (c) and (d) (C) (a) and (b) (D) (b) and (c)

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Last Answer : Answer: B

All Indians are hardworking All Keralites are Indians Therefore, All Keralites are hardworking The above argument is A) Invalid B) False C) Valid D) True

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Given below are two premises and four conclusions drawn from those premises. Select the code that expresses conclusion drawn validly from the premises (separately or jointly). Premises: (a) All dogs are mammals. (b) No cats are dogs. Conclusions: (i) No cats are mammals (ii) Some cats are mammals. (iii) No Dogs are cats (iv) No dogs are non-mammals. Codes: (A) (i) only (B) (i) and (ii) (C) (iii) and (iv) (D) (ii) and (iii)

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Last Answer : Answer: A

Which of the following statements are mutually inconsistent ? (a) Mostly poets are not egoistic (b) Mostly poets are humble (c) Some poets are egoistic (d) Some poets are not non - egoistic Choose the correct answer from the codes given below : Codes : (A) (a) and (d) (B) (b) and (c) (C) (a) and (c) (D) (c) and (d)

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Last Answer : Answer: A 

The following argument: “ All mammals have wings. All reptiles are mammals. Therefore all reptiles have wings ”. A) Inductive B) invalid C) sound D) Valid.

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Last Answer :  D) Valid. 

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Last Answer : (A) Only argument (I) is strong. 

Consider the statement which is followed by two arguments (I) and (II): Statement: Should India switch over to a two party system? Arguments: (I) Yes, it will lead to stability of Government. (II) No, it will limit the choice of voters. (A) Only argument (I) is strong. (B) Only argument (II) is strong; (C) Both the arguments are strong. (D) Neither of the arguments is strong.

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Can a valid deductive argument have a false conclusion?

Description : Can a valid deductive argument have a false conclusion?

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Digital Empowerment means (i) Universal digit literacy (ii) Universal access to all digital resources (iii) Collaborative digital platform for participative governance. (iv) Probability of all entitlements for individuals through cloud. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (A) (i) and (ii) only (B) (ii) and (iii) only (C) (i), (ii) and (iii) only (D) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

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Last Answer : Answer: D

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Last Answer : Answer: A

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Last Answer : Answer: B

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Last Answer : Answer: C

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Last Answer : Answer: C 

Which of the following statements about the Indian political system is/are correct? (a) The president is both Head of the State and Head of the Government. (b) Parliament is Supreme. (c) The Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution. (d) The Directive Principles of State Policy are justiciable. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (A) (a), (b), (c) and (d) (B) (b), (c) and (d) (C) (b) and (c) (D) (c) only

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Last Answer : Answer: C

Which of the following statements about teaching aids are correct? (a) They help in retaining concepts for longer duration. (b) They help students learn better. (c) They make teaching learning process interesting. (d) They enhance rote learning. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (A) (a), (b) and (d) (B) (a), (b), (c) and (d) (C) (a), (b) and (c) (D) (b), (c) and (d)

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Last Answer : Answer: C

Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the code given below: i. Rajasthan receives the highest solar radiation in the country. ii. India has the fifth largest installed wind power in the world. iii. The maximum amount of wind power is contributed by Tamil Nadu. iv. The primary source of uranium in India is Jaduguda. Codes: (A) i and ii (B) i, ii and iii (C) ii and iii (D) i and iv

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Last Answer : Answer: D