Which of the following is/are TRUE: Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1.The categorical syllogism AAA-2 commits the fallacy of exclusive premises.

2.The categorical syllogism EIO-3 commits the fallacy of four terms.

3.The categorical syllogism AAA-1 commits no fallacy.

4.The categorical syllogism EAA-1 commits no fallacy.

A1 only

B2 & 3 only

C3 only ✓ Correct

D1 & 4 only

Correct answer: (C) 3 only

Explanation

Only Statement 3 is true.

Statement 3 is true because AAA-1, the mood Barbara, is perfectly valid and breaks no rule.

Statement 1 is false, since AAA-2 fails through undistributed middle, not exclusive premises, which needs two negatives.

Statement 2 is false, since EIO is valid in every figure, so EIO-3 commits no fallacy of four terms.

Statement 4 is false, since EAA-1 draws an affirmative conclusion from a negative premise, which is illicit.

Thus the sole true claim is the third.

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