Teaching UGC NET Mock Test Series 2025 (Paper 1 & 2) Logical Reasoning Structure of Arguments Structure of Categorical Propositions
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: In a valid categorical syllogism, the middle term must be distributed in at least one premise.
Reason R: The conclusion of a valid argument cannot assert any more than is contained in the premises.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
1
A is false but R is true
2
A is true but R is false
3
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
4
Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A