In the light of the syllogistic argument, which of the following is/are incorrect? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.The predicate term of the conclusion is the major term

2.The subject term of the conclusion is the minor term

3.The middle term must occur only once in the premises

4.The middle term must be distributed at least once in the conclusion

A2 only

B2 and 4 only

C3 only

D3 and 4 only ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 3 and 4 only

Explanation

Statements 3 and 4 are the incorrect ones.

The middle term must appear in both premises, not only once.

So requiring it to occur only once in the premises is wrong.

The middle term never appears in the conclusion, so it cannot be distributed there.

It must instead be distributed at least once within the premises.

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