Given below are two statements, an Assertion (A) and a Reason (R). Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Assertion (A):In a valid deductive argument, if all premises are true, the conclusion cannot be false.

Reason (R):A deductive argument is intended to establish its conclusion with logical necessity rather than probability.

ABoth A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A ✓ Correct

BBoth A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

CA is true, but R is false

DA is false, but R is true

Correct answer: (A) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Explanation

Both statements are true and the Reason explains the Assertion.

The Assertion states the defining feature of a valid deductive argument, that true premises cannot yield a false conclusion.

The Reason states the aim of deduction, to establish its conclusion with logical necessity rather than mere probability.

Because deduction aims at necessity, a valid one must guarantee the conclusion whenever the premises are true.

So the goal named in the Reason accounts for the guarantee named in the Assertion.

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