Logical Reasoning – Previous Year Questions
195 questions from past UGC NET Paper 1 papers, each with the correct answer. Open any question for its explanation.
- Which means of knowledge (pramana) involves deriving knowledge from linguistic utterances of reliable persons?
- Arrange the steps of constructing an analogical argument in correct sequence. A. Identify the target case B. Evaluate relevance of the analogy C. Establish the shared attribute D. Draw an analogy E. Identify the known c…
- Which characteristics define an ideal analogy in logic? A. Shared attributes B. Similar structure C. Dissimilar subject D. Clear relation Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Match List - I with List - II:List - I (Figures of Categorical Syllogism) List - II (Structure) A. First I. M-P, S-M → S-P B. Second II. P-M, S-M → S-P C. Third III. M-P, M-S → S-P D. Fourth IV. P-M, M-S → S-P Choose th…
- In a group of 40 people, 25 people speak Hindi and 20 people speak both Hindi and Urdu. All the people speak atleast one of the two languages. How many people speak Urdu?
- The fallacy where the conclusion does not logically follow from the premises is called:
- Arrange the four noble truths of Buddhism in the chronological order: A. Nirodha B. Marga/Magga C. Dukha D. Samudaya Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- Which of the following are valid deductive forms of reasoning? A. Modus Ponens B. Modus Tollens C. Hypothetical syllogism D. Argument from analogy Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Match List - I with List - II:List - I List - II A. Ad hominem I. Mistaking correlation for causation B. Straw man II. Attacking the person instead of issue C. False cause III. Misrepresenting someone's argument D. Red…
- Which of the following is an analogous statement ?
- Which of the following is converse of 'Some R are F' ?
- In constructing a categorical syllogism arrange the following in order. A. Identify the minor premise B. Identify the major premise C. Determine the conclusion D. Check mood and figure Choose the correct answer from the…
- There are four arguments A, B, C and D in the context of the statement given below. You have to decide which of the argument(s) is/are strong ? Statement : Should India go in for e-governance in all possible sectors ? A…
- Match List - I with List - II : List - I List - II A. Reasoning based upon resemblance to what has been observed in the past I. Sesavat B. Reasoning by the method of elimination II. Puravat C. Reasoning with the support…
- Contraposition is not valid in the case of which categorical proposition?
- Match the LIST-I with LIST-IILIST-I (Syllogism) LIST-II (Mood and Figure) A. All M are P Some M are S ∴ Some S are P I. EOO-1 B. No M are P Some S are not M ∴ Some S are not P II. AAA-2 C. All P are M All S are M ∴ All…
- Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: In Indian logic, a material fallacy is called hetvabhasa. Reason R: In a fallacious inference (anumana),…
- Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: AAA-2 is an invalid categorical syllogism. Reason R: AAA-2 commits the fallacy of exclusive premises. In…
- Which of the following is/are TRUE: A. The categorical syllogism AAA-2 commits the fallacy of exclusive premises. B. The categorical syllogism EIO-3 commits the fallacy of four terms. C. The categorical syllogism AAA-1…
- All bipeds are rational. Swans are bipeds. ∴ Swans are rational. The above argument commits the fallacy (hetvabhasa) of:
- Match List - I with List - II.List - I (Standard Form Categorical Propositions) List - II (Symbolic Representation) A. All S is P. I. SP ≠ 0 B. No S is P. II. SP̄ ≠ 0 C. Some S is P. III. SP = 0 D. Some S is not P. IV.…
- Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): An argument can never be valid, if all the premises are false and conclusion is false as well. Rea…
- Which of the following are true? A. Some valid arguments contain false premises and a false conclusion. B. An argument can be invalid even if all the premises are true and the conclusion is true as well. C. When an argu…
- Which of the following are true? A. In Equivocation fallacy, two or more meanings of the same word create confusion. B. Amphiboly is not a fallacy of Ambiguity. C. Accent is a fallacy that moves in a circle. D. Composit…
- "Sound is eternal, because it is caused" commits the fallacy (hetvabhasa) of:
- Match the LIST-I with LIST-IILIST-I (Source of Knowledge) LIST-II (Accepted by) A. Yogaja Pratyaksa I. Vedantins B. Kevalajñana II. Carvaka C. Only Pratyaksa III. Jaina D. Aparoksanubhuti IV. Nyaya Choose the correct an…
- Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R Assertion A: Validity can never apply to any single proposition by itself. Reason R: Validity and invalidity are attri…
- Which of the following are TRUE: A. For the Nyaya, knowledge of Abhava is acquired through Anupalabdhi Pramana. B. The Nyaya makes a distinction between Laukika and Alaukika Pratyaksa. C. The Nyaya reduces Arthapatti to…
- Which of the following are TRUE: A. For the Carvaka, pratyaksa is the only pramana. B. For the Carvaka, sabda is the only pramana. C. For the Carvaka, anumana is not a pramana. D. For the Jaina, Mati includes both perce…
- "The sky-lotus is fragrant, because it has lotusness in it like a natural lotus", commits the fallacy (hetvabhasa) of: