UGC NET Questions (Paper – 1)

Statements A, B, D and E are correct, whereas C and F are false. A and B correctly describe the distribution of subject and predicate in universal forms, and D correctly notes that O distributes only the predicate. E is right that A and O are contradictories in the traditional square. C is wrong because I distributes neither term, and F is wrong because modern (Boolean) logic does not usually treat universal statements as existentially loaded. Hence A, B, D and E only is the correct combination.

Option A:
Option A is incomplete because it omits E, which correctly identifies the contradictory relation between A and O. Although A, B and D are true about distribution, leaving out E makes the description of categorical relations less complete. Therefore A, B and D only cannot be accepted as the full set of correct statements.

Option B:
Option B is incorrect as it omits D and claims only A, B and E are correct. While A, B and E are true, ignoring the distribution property of O propositions means one correct statement is missing. As a result, this option does not capture all the true statements given.

Option C:
Option C is wrong because it does not include A and instead accepts B, D and E only. Omitting A removes the basic rule for distribution in A statements. Since A is clearly correct, any option that leaves it out fails to represent the entire set of true statements.

Option D:
Option D is correct because it groups A, B, D and E, all of which align with traditional categorical logic and the square of opposition. It excludes C, which overstates I’s distribution, and F, which misrepresents modern logic’s stance on existential import. Thus this option exactly matches the set of correct statements.