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270+ Traditional Logic Solved MCQs

These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (BA Philosophy) .

151.

Aesthetics is the science of ------------.

A. Truth
B. Matter
C. Goodness
D. Beauty.
Answer» A. Truth
152.

Logic is a ------------ science

A. Positive
B. Normative
C. Descriptive
D. Natural.
Answer» B. Normative
153.

A normative science is also called ------------ science.

A. Natural
B. descriptive
C. Positive
D. Evaluative.
Answer» D. Evaluative.
154.

The ideal of logic is

A. truth
B. Beauty
C. Goodness
D. God
Answer» B. Beauty
155.

The ideal of ethics is

A. Truth
B. Beauty
C. Goodness
D. God
Answer» C. Goodness
156.

The ideal of aesthetics is

A. Truth
B. Beauty
C. Goodness
D. God.
Answer» B. Beauty
157.

The process by which one proposition is arrived at on the basis of other propositions is called-----------.

A. Term
B. Concept
C. Inference
D. Connotation.
Answer» C. Inference
158.

Only--------------- sentences can become propositions.

A. Indicative
B. Exclamatory
C. Interrogative
D. Imperative
Answer» A. Indicative
159.

Propositions which supports the conclusion of an argument are called

A. Inferences
B. Premises
C. Terms
D. Concepts.
Answer» B. Premises
160.

That proposition which is affirmed on the basis of premises is called

A. Term
B. Concept
C. Idea
D. Conclusion.
Answer» D. Conclusion.
161.

The etymological meaning of the word logic is

A. the science of mind
B. the science of thought
C. the science of conduct
D. the science of beautyody .
Answer» B. the science of thought
162.

The systematic body of knowledge about a particular branch of the universe is called------- .

A. Science
B. Art
C. Religion
D. Opinion
Answer» A. Science
163.

The process of forming a mental image is called

A. Willing
B. Feeling
C. Conception
D. Knowing
Answer» C. Conception
164.

The verbal expression of a concept is called a --------.

A. Proposition
B. Argument
C. Judgment
D. Term
Answer» D. Term
165.

The verbal expression of a judgment is called ----------.

A. Argument
B. Term
C. Proposition
D. Reasoning
Answer» C. Proposition
166.

The verbal expression of reasoning is called---------.

A. an argument
B. a term
C. a proposition
D. a concept
Answer» A. an argument
167.

According to James Mill logic is

A. an art
B. a science
C. science and art
D. religion
Answer» B. a science
168.

“Logic is the science which treats of the operations of the human mind in its search for truth”- is a definition of logic by

A. Creighton
B. Whately
C. Mill
D. Thompson
Answer» A. Creighton
169.

A ---------- is either true or false.

A. Question
B. Command
C. Proposition
D. Exclamation
Answer» C. Proposition
170.

A ------- does not belong to a particular language.

A. sentence
B. proposition
C. judgment
D. term
Answer» B. proposition
171.

A -------- does not have a physical existence.

A. proposition
B. sentence
C. term
D. judgment
Answer» A. proposition
172.

The premises provide conclusive grounds for the conclusion in ----------- argument.

A. Inductive
B. Deductive
C. Fallacious
D. Intuitive
Answer» B. Deductive
173.

The argumentation becomes a closed system in

A. Deduction
B. Induction
C. Material logic
D. Intuitive logic.
Answer» A. Deduction
174.

That cannot advance beyond the scope of its premises is

A. Induction
B. Material logic
C. Deduction
D. Dilemma.
Answer» C. Deduction
175.

The defining feature of a valid deduction is its

A. vagueness
B. uncertatinty
C. indefiniteness
D. certainty.
Answer» D. certainty.
176.

Deductive arguments are typically ----------.

A. Analytic
B. Synthetic
C. Intuitive
D. Material.
Answer» A. Analytic
177.

The relationship between premises and conclusion in a deductive argument is--.

A. Cause-Effect
B. Analytic-Synthetic
C. A priori-A posterior
D. Implication-Entailment.
Answer» D. Implication-Entailment.
178.

In induction, reasoning proceeds to a conclusion that is ---------- to the scope of its premises.

A. confined
B. not confined
C. narrow
D. restricted.
Answer» B. not confined
179.

In inductive reasoning the conclusion is -------.

A. Probable
B. Certain
C. Definite
D. Predictable.
Answer» A. Probable
180.

Discovering a new ------- is permissible in inductive reasoning.

A. cause
B. effect
C. assumption
D. evidence.
Answer» D. evidence.
181.

Inductive arguments are properly characterised as

A. valid-invalid
B. strong-weak
C. definite-indefinite
D. certain-uncertain.
Answer» B. strong-weak
182.

Inductive method is identified with

A. Religious activity
B. Scientific activity
C. Moral activity
D. Aesthetic activity.
Answer» B. Scientific activity
183.

A single ------ is enough to prove the inductive conclusion false.

A. intuition
B. Assumption
C. counter-example
D. concept.
Answer» C. counter-example
184.

An advantage of inductive reasoning is

A. to sustain existing beliefs
B. to formulate valid arguments
C. to create aesthetic sense
D. to frame future expectations.
Answer» D. to frame future expectations.
185.

Truth or Falsehood may be predicated of --------.

A. arguments
B. inferences
C. propositions
D. syllogism
Answer» C. propositions
186.

Validity or Invalidity may be predicated of ---------.

A. Deductive arguments
B. propositions
C. terms
D. concepts.
Answer» A. Deductive arguments
187.

If it is possible for the premises of a deductive argument to be true and its conclusion to be false, that argument is

A. Valid
B. Invalid
C. Indescribable
D. Sound.
Answer» B. Invalid
188.

The claim of an inductive argument is that premises provide---------- for the conclusion.

A. invalidity
B. absolute evidence
C. no evidence
D. some evidence
Answer» D. some evidence
189.

A valid deductive argument with true premises is called a ------ argument.

A. sound
B. unsound
C. fallacious
D. dilemma.
Answer» A. sound
190.

A deductive argument is sound if and only if it is

A. valid and all its premises are true
B. invalid and all its premises are true
C. is valid and one of the premise is false
D. is valid and its conclusion is false.
Answer» A. valid and all its premises are true
191.

Deduction and Induction are two main forms of---------.

A. Beliefs
B. Concepts
C. Reasoning
D. Assumptions.
Answer» C. Reasoning
192.

Deductive logic is also known as

A. Intuitive logic
B. Material logic
C. Formal logic
D. Scientific logic.
Answer» C. Formal logic
193.

Inductive logic is also known as

A. Formal logic
B. Model logic
C. Material logic
D. Sentential logic
Answer» C. Material logic
194.

Deduction and Induction are two types of----------.

A. Arguments
B. Terms
C. Prepositions
D. Concepts.
Answer» A. Arguments
195.

A term can have -------- in its proposition.

A. vague meaning
B. many meanings
C. no meaning
D. only one meaning.
Answer» D. only one meaning.
196.

Words and names can become terms only if they are used in---------.

A. an argument
B. proposition
C. thought
D. reasoning.
Answer» B. proposition
197.

Both premises and conclusion of an argument are _______.

A. Commands
B. Propositions
C. Exclamations
D. Questions.
Answer» B. Propositions
198.

The two kinds of propositions are

A. Connotative – Denotative
B. Abstract – Concrete
C. Categorical – Conditional
D. Good – Bad
Answer» C. Categorical – Conditional
199.

The sign of relation between two terms is called a ________.

A. Subject
B. Predicate
C. Object
D. Copula
Answer» D. Copula
200.

Denotation is the same as _______.

A. Extension
B. Intension
C. Value
D. Meaning
Answer» A. Extension

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