Paper 1 · Logical Reasoning
UGC NET December 2023 (08.12.2023) 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: A fallacy is a defect in an argument that consists of something other than merely false premises.
- Statement II: If an argument is unsound or uncogent, it has one or more false premises, or it contains a fallacy, or both.
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.
★A fallacy is a flaw in reasoning distinct from simply having false premises.
★So Statement I is correct.
★An argument fails when it is unsound or uncogent.
★This happens due to false premises, a fallacy, or both together.
★So Statement II is also correct, making both correct.
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