Description : If two propositions having the same subject and predicate terms can both be true but cannot both be false, the relation between those two propositions is called (A) contradictory (B) contrary (C) subcontrary (D) subaltern
Last Answer : (C) subcontrary
Description : If two standard form categorical propositions with the same subject and predicate are related in such a manner that if one is undetermined the other must be undetermined, what is their relation? (A) Contrary (B) Subcontrary (C) Contradictory (D) Subaltern
Last Answer : (C) Contradictory
Description : If two propositions cannot both be false but may both be true, what is the relation between the two propositions ? (A) Contrary (B) Sub-contrary (C) Sub-alternation (D) Contradictory
Last Answer : (B) Sub-contrary
Description : ___________ is the relation between two propositions having the same subject but differing in both quality and quantity. A) Contrary opposition B) Contradictory opposition C) Subalternation D) Sub- contrary.
Last Answer : B) Contradictory opposition
Description : If two propositions having the same subject and predicate terms are such that one is the denial of the other, the relationship between them is called (A) Contradictory (B) Contrary (C) Sub-contrary (D) Sub-alternation
Last Answer : (A) Contradictory
Description : The relation between two particular propositions having the same subject and predicate but differing in quality is _________opposition. A) contrary B) Contradictory C) subalternation D) sub-contrary.
Last Answer : D) sub-contrary.
Description : Among the following propositions two arc related in such a way that they can both be true although they cannot both be false. Which are those propositions? Select the correct code. Propositions: (a) Some priests are cunning. (b) No priest ... (b) (B) (c) and (d) (C) (a) and (c) (D) (a) and (d)
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : Two propositions with the same subject and predicate terms but different in quality are: (A) Contradictory (B) Contrary (C) Subaltern (D) Identical
Last Answer : (C) Subaltern
Description : Among the following propositions two are related in such a way that they cannot both be true but can both be false. Select the code that states those two propositions. Propositions: (a) Every student is attentive. (b) Some students are ... ) (a) and (c) (C) (b) and (c) (D) (c) and (d)
Last Answer : Answer: B
Description : ______ opposition is the relation between two propositions having the same subject and predicate but differing in quantity only. A) Contrary B) Contradictory C) Subaltern D) Sub-contrary.
Last Answer : C) Subaltern
Description : __________ is the relation between two universal propositions having the same subject but differing in quality only. A) Contrary opposition B) Contradictory opposition C) Subaltern D) Sub- contrary.
Last Answer : A) Contrary opposition
Description : Contrary propositions cannot both be ________. A) true B) false C) true and false D) doubtful
Last Answer : A) true
Description : If the proposition ‘All thieves are poor’ is false, which of the following propositions can be claimed certainly to be true? Propositions: (A) Some thieves are poor. (B) Some thieves are not poor. (C) No thief is poor. (D) No poor person is a thief
Last Answer : (B) Some thieves are not poor.
Description : If the proposition ‘No men are honest’ is taken to be false which of the following proposition/propositions can be claimed certainly to be true? Propositions: (A) All men are honest (B) Some men are honest (C) Some men are not honest (D) No honest person is man
Last Answer : (B) Some men are honest
Description : Among the following propositions two are related in such a way that one is the denial of the other. Which are those propositions? Select the correct code: Propositions: (a) All women are equal to men (b) Some women are equal to ... (b) (B) (a) and (d) (C) (c) and (d) (D) (a) and (c)
Description : A Cluster of propositions with a structure that exhibits some inference is called (A) An inference (B) An argument (C) An explanation (D) A valid argument
Description : 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
Last Answer : (A) An argument
Description : Which of the following set of statements represents acceptable propositions in respect of teaching-learning relationships? Choose the correct code to indicate your Answer. (i) When students fail in a test, it is the teacher who fails. ( ... (iv), (v) and (vi) (D) (i), (ii), (v) and (vi)
Description : Select the code, which is not correct about Venn diagram: (A) Venn diagram represents propositions as well as classes. (B) It can provide clear method of notation. (C) It can be either valid or invalid. (D) It can provide the direct method of testing the validity.
Last Answer : (C) It can be either valid or invalid.
Description : Logical reasoning is based on: (A) Truth of involved propositions (B) Valid relation among the involved propositions (C) Employment of symbolic language (D) Employment of ordinary language
Last Answer : (B) Valid relation among the involved propositions
Description : When verbal and non-verbal messages are contradictory, it is that most people believe in (A) It determinate messages (B) Verbal messages (C) Non-verbal messages (D) Aggressive messages
Last Answer : (C) Non-verbal messages
Description : 'No man are mortal' is contradictory of: (A) Some man are mortal (B) Some man are not mortal (C) All men are mortal (D) No mortal is man
Last Answer : (A) Some man are mortal
Description : Which of the following statements are mutually contradictory ? (i) All flowers are not fragrant. (ii) Most flowers are not fragrant. (iii) None of the flowers is fragrant. (iv) Most flowers are fragrant. Choose the correct answer ... ii) (B) (i) and (iii) (C) (ii) and (iii) (D) (iii) and (iv)
Last Answer : (D) (iii) and (iv)
Description : Assertion (A): People population control measures do not necessarily help in checking environmental degradation. Reason (R): The relationship between population growth and environmental degradation is rather complex. Choose the correct ... (R) is false. (D) (A) is false but (R) is true.
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : From the given four statements, select the two which cannot be true but yet both can be false. Choose the right pair: (i) All men are mortal (ii) Some men are mortal (iii) No man is mortal (iv) Some men are not mortal (A) (i) and (ii) (B) (iii) and (iv) (C) (i) and (iii) (D) (ii) and (iv)
Description : A basic premise underlying analytical procedures is that a. The study of financial ratios is an acceptable alternative to the investigation of unusual fluctuations. b. Plausible relationships ... financial information may lead to the detection of material misstatements in the financial statements.
Last Answer : Plausible relationships among data may reasonably be expected to exist and continue in the absence of known conditions to the contrary.
Description : 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 ... (A) I and II (B) I and III (C) II and III (D) All the above
Description : Let P(m,n) be the statement m divides n where the Universe of discourse for both the variables is the set of positive integers. Determine the truth values of the following propositions. (a) ∃m ∀n P(m,n) (b) ∀n P(1,n) ( ... -False (C) (a)-False; (b)-False; (c)-False (D) (a)-True; (b)-True; (c)-True
Description : 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 ... may be valid. (D) An argument with two false premises and a false conclusion may be valid.
Last Answer : (B) An argument with two true premises and a false conclusion may be valid.
Description : A stipulative definition may be said to be (A) Always true (B) Always false (C) Sometimes true, sometimes false (D) Neither true nor false
Last Answer : (D) Neither true nor false
Description : Which of the following statements are false ? Choose from the code given below : 1. Inductive arguments always proceed from the particular to the general. 2. A cogent argument must be inductively strong. 3. A valid argument may have a ... (A) 2, 3 and 4 (B) 1 and 3 (C) 2 and 4 (D) 1 and 2
Last Answer : (C) 2 and 4
Description : 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 ... Codes: (A) 1 and 2 (B) 1, 3 and 4 (C) 4 alone (D) 3 and 4
Last Answer : (D) 3 and 4
Description : Assertion (A) : Some carbonaceous aerosols may be carcinogenic. Reason (R) : They may contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (B) Both ... (C) (A) is correct, but (R) is false. (D) (A) is false, but (R) is correct.
Description : Which of the following shall be a compound proposition involving the propositions p, q and r, that is true when exactly two of the p, q and r are true and is false otherwise? (A) (p∨q∧˥r) ∨ (p∨q∧r) ∧ (˥p∧q∨r) (B) ... ) ∨ (˥q∨˥p∧˥r) (C) (p∧q∧˥r) ∨ (p∨˥q∧r) ∨ (˥p∧q∧r) (D) (p∨r∧q) ∨ (p∧q∧r) ∨ (˥p∧q∧r)
Last Answer : (C) (p∧q∧˥r) ∨ (p∨˥q∧r) ∨ (˥p∧q∧r)
Description : Read the following statements - one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R) : Assertion (A) : Qualitative research in India has a long way to go to reach international standards. Reason (R) : Because the funding ... (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Last Answer : (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
Description : 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 ... , 2 and 3 (B) 2, 3 and 4 (C) 1, 3 and 4 (D) 1, 2 and 4
Last Answer : (A) 1, 2 and 3
Description : There are 10 true-false questions in an examination. Then these questions can be answered in (A) 20 ways (B) 100 ways (C) 240 ways (D) 1024 ways
Last Answer : Answer: A If you have 10 questions, and 2 choices per question, then you have 2^10 =1024 possibilities.
Description : Assertion (A): Teaching aids have to be considered as effective supplements to instruction. Reason (R): They keep the students in good humour. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below : Codes : (A) Both (A ... ) is true, but (R) is false. (D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Description : Whoever, being an officer of the Post Office, contrary to this duty, opens, or causes or suffers to be opened, any postal article in course of transmission by post, or willfully details or delays a) ... fine or both.. c) Punishable with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees d) None of these
Last Answer : b) Punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine or both.
Description : Although I may have eyes, I cannot see. I have a round brown face with lots of acne. What am I?
Last Answer : Potato
Description : Which of the following statements is true in the context of the testing of a hypothesis? (A) It is only the alternative hypothesis, that can be tested. (B) It is only the null hypothesis, ... the null hypotheses can be tested. (D) Both, the alternative and the null hypotheses cannot be tested.
Last Answer : (B) It is only the null hypothesis, that can be tested.
Description : The term noncompliance as used in PSA 250 refers to acts of omission or commission by the entity being audited, either intentional or unintentional, which are contrary to the prevailing laws ... misconduct (unrelated to the business activities of the entity) by the entity's management or employees
Last Answer : Personal misconduct (unrelated to the business activities of the entity) by the entity’s management or employees
Description : Assertion (A): Learning is a life long process. Reason (R): Learning to be useful must be linked with life processes. Choose the correct Answer from the following code (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct ... (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false (D) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
Description : Assertion (A): Formative evaluation tends to accelerate the pace of learning. Reason (R): As against summative evaluation, formative evaluation is highly reliable. Choose the correct Answer from the following code (A) Both (A) and ... ) is true, but (R) is false. (D) (A) is false, but (R) is true
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Assertion (A): Sustainable development critical to well-being of human society. Reason (R): Environmentally sound policies do not harm the environment or deplete the natural resources. Choose the correct code: (A) Both (A) and ( ... C) (A) is true and (R) is true (D) (A) is false and (R) is true
Last Answer : (B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Description : Assertion (A): The problems of environmental sustainability are difficult to resolve. Reason (R): Our understanding how environment works and how different human choices affect environment is inadequate. Choose the correct code: (A) ... is true and (R) is false. (D) (A) is false and (R) is true.
Last Answer : (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Description : Assertion (A): The purpose of higher education is to promote critical and creative thinking abilities among students. Reason (R): These abilities ensure job placements. Choose the correct answer from the following code: (A) Both ... A) is true and (R) is false. (D) (A) is false and (R) is true.
Last Answer : (C) (A) is true and (R) is false.
Description : Assertion (A): Conserving our soil resources is critical to human survival. Reason (R): Soil is home to many micro-organisms and contains minerals. Choose the correct code: (A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the ... (C) (A) is true and (R) is false. (D) (A) is false and (R) is true.
Description : Assertion (A): The coin when flipped next time will come up tails. Reason (R): Because the coin was flipped five times in a row, and each time it came up heads. Choose the correct answer from below: (A) Both (A ... A). (D) (A) is doubtful, (R) is false, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Last Answer : (C) (A) is doubtful, (R) is true, and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Description : Assertion (A) : Mass media promote a culture of violence in the society. Reason (R) : Because violence sells in the market as people themselves are violent in character. (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct ... ). (C) (A) is true, but (R) is false. (D) Both (A) and (R) are false.
Last Answer : (D) Both (A) and (R) are false.