Paper 1 · Logical Reasoning
UGC NET December 2023 (13.12.2023) Shift-II
Given below are two statements. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
- Statement I: Inductive arguments can only be stronger or weaker.
- Statement II: Deductive arguments are either invalid or valid.
ABoth Statement I and Statement II are correct ✓ Correct
BBoth Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
CStatement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
DStatement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Correct answer: (A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct — Both statements are correct, so the answer is both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Explanation
★Both statements are correct, so the answer is both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
★An inductive argument moves from specific observations to a general conclusion.
★Its conclusion is only probable, so it is judged as stronger or weaker, making Statement I correct.
★A deductive argument claims its conclusion follows with certainty from the premises.
★It is judged as valid if the conclusion must follow, and invalid otherwise.
★So Statement II is also correct, making both true.
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