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CAT/1998

Question . 122

In the following question, the answer choices suggest alternative arrangements of four or more sentences (denoted by A, B, C, D, E, F). Choose the alternative which suggests a coherent paragraph.

A. By reasoning we mean the mental process of drawing an inference from two or more statements or going from the inference to the statements which yield that inference.

B. So logical reasoning covers those types of questions that imply drawing an inference from the problems.

C. Logic means, if we take its original meaning, the science of valid reasoning

D. Clearly, for understanding arguments and for drawing the inference correctly it is necessary that we should understand the statements first.

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(b) C tells us the meaning of Logic i.e. the science of valid reasoning. A follows by stating the meaning of reasoning which is a mental process. B tells us about logical reasoning and D concludes by stating that for understanding arguments and drawing the correct inference we should first understand the statements.