UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B and C correctly describe mood, figure and the Barbara form, and E is also true, while D and F are false. The three-term rule states that a valid syllogism must have exactly three distinct terms, so a four-term syllogism is invalid. In the second figure, the middle term actually appears as predicate in both premises, not “never as predicate”. Exam items often ask students to classify mood and figure. Thus the correct group of statements is A, B, C and E only.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it leaves out E, which notes the exam practice of asking about mood and figure. Although A, B and C describe the technical notions, they do not show how these ideas appear in UGC NET. Therefore this combination is not fully aligned with the question.

Option B:
Option B is correct since it collects the three structural facts and the exam-oriented statement while excluding D and F, which contradict basic rules. It stays faithful to both classical logic and test patterns. This makes it the accurate choice.

Option C:
Option C is wrong because it includes D, incorrectly claiming that a four-term syllogism is valid, and still omits nothing to correct that mistake. Once the number of distinct terms exceeds three, the form cannot be a standard valid syllogism. Hence the option is logically flawed.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect since it uses B, C, E and F only, omitting A and accepting F. Without A, the meaning of mood is missing, and F misdescribes the position of the middle term in the second figure. Therefore this option cannot be the right answer.

Statements A, B, C, E and F are correct, while D is false. A states the three-term rule, and B correctly links negative premises to a negative conclusion. C expresses the rule that two particular premises yield no valid conclusion, and E notes the prohibition on illicitly distributing a term in the conclusion. Venn diagrams are indeed useful in UGC NET to visualise these constraints. D is wrong because many valid moods, such as Barbara, have two universal premises and a valid universal conclusion. Therefore A, B, C, E and F only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it omits E and F, ignoring both the rule about illicit distribution and the exam technique for testing syllogisms. While A, B and C are correct, leaving out these two elements makes the account less complete. Hence A, B and C only cannot be accepted.

Option B:
Option B is also incomplete, since it includes E but omits F, failing to mention the practical Venn diagram method. Although A, B, C and E are true, they do not fully address how validity is tested in UGC NET contexts. Therefore A, B, C and E only is not the best answer.

Option C:
Option C is wrong because it omits A and includes only B, C, E and F. Without A, the crucial three-term rule is not mentioned, which is essential for understanding many fallacies. This omission prevents the option from reflecting all the true statements given.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it gathers A, B, C, E and F, giving a comprehensive summary of structural rules and testing methods, while excluding D, which incorrectly claims that universal premises cannot yield a valid conclusion. This option therefore matches established syllogistic theory.

Statements A, B, C and E accurately describe the standard use of Venn diagrams in testing categorical syllogisms, while D and F are false. Each circle stands for a term, shading shows emptiness and an “×” marks possible existence. The usual procedure is to diagram the premises first and then see whether the conclusion is already represented. F is wrong because Paper 1 typically uses up to three circles, not four or more, and D reverses the normal order of steps.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it omits E, which states the crucial condition for recognising validity from a Venn diagram. Without E, the answer does not say how the diagrams are actually used to test arguments. Therefore A, B and C only is not fully adequate.

Option B:
Option B is wrong since it leaves out B and adds only A, C and E. Without B, the meaning of shading is not explicitly stated, yet this is essential for interpreting the diagrams correctly. The omission means the option does not cover all correct statements.

Option C:
Option C is correct because it brings together the descriptions of symbols (shading and “×”) with the explanation of how premises and conclusions are related in the method. It excludes D and F, which misdescribe the order of representation and the typical number of circles. Hence this combination matches the approach expected in UGC NET.

Option D:
Option D is incorrect as it includes F, incorrectly suggesting that four-term diagrams are standard, and omits A, so the basic representation of each term by a circle is not even mentioned. This mix of error and omission makes B, C, E and F only an unsuitable answer.