'If all men are mortal, and if Rama is a man, then Rama is also mortal.' This is a case where

AThe premises are true and the conclusion is true ✓ Correct

BThe premises are false and the conclusion is false

CThe premises are false and the conclusion is true

DThe premises are true and the conclusion is false

Correct answer: (A) The premises are true and the conclusion is true

Explanation

The premises are true and the conclusion is true.

"All men are mortal" is a true universal statement about human beings.

"Rama is a man" is a true statement placing Rama in that class.

The valid form applies the general rule to the particular case.

So mortality carries down to Rama, giving a true conclusion.

This is a sound deduction, valid form together with true premises.

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