Which of the following are correct in the context of syllogism? Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

1.With two negative premises an affirmative conclusion can be drawn

2.The predicate of the conclusion is the minor term

3.The middle term must be distributed at least once in the premises

4.With two universal premises a particular conclusion can be drawn

5.A term distributed in the conclusion must be distributed in the premises

A2 and 3 only

B1 and 3 only

C4 and 5 only

D3 and 5 only ✓ Correct

Correct answer: (D) 3 and 5 only

Explanation

Only rules 3 and 5 are correct syllogistic requirements.

The middle term must be distributed in at least one premise to link the terms.

If it is undistributed throughout, no valid connection is made.

Any term distributed in the conclusion must also be distributed in its premise.

This bars the illicit major and illicit minor, keeping the inference valid.

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