Which of the following statements are true regarding logic?

1.Aristotelian syllogism is deductive

2.Nyaya syllogism is deductive

3.Aristotelian syllogism is formal

4.Nyaya syllogism is formal

5.Nyaya syllogism is inductive

A1, 2, 3 and 4 only

B1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 ✓ Correct

C1, 3 and 5 only

D1, 2, 3 and 5 only

Correct answer: (B) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

Explanation

All five statements about the two logics are true.

The Aristotelian syllogism is deductive and formal, drawing a necessary conclusion from stated form.

The Nyaya syllogism is likewise deductive and carries a formal five-membered structure.

Yet the Nyaya syllogism is also inductive, since it rests on a universal relation gathered from observation.

Blending deduction with induction is the distinctive feature that makes every listed claim hold.

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