Deductive reasoning proceeds from
AParticular to universal
BUniversal to particular ✓ Correct
CParticular to particular
DUniversal to universal
Correct answer: (B) Universal to particular
Explanation
Deductive reasoning moves from the universal or general to the particular.
A general rule accepted as a premise is applied to a specific case falling under it.
From all humans are mortal one draws that a given human is mortal.
The conclusion never exceeds what the general premise already contains.
This descent from the wider class to the narrower instance marks deduction.
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