Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other…
2023
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): In an inductive argument, the truth of the premises does not show that the conclusion must be true. Reason (R): If something has happened repeatedly in the past, it makes it highly probable that it will happen again in the future under the same circumstances, but does not guarantee it.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A.
(A) and (R) are both true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
- B.
(A) and (R) are both true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
- C.
(A) is true, but (R) is false.
- D.
(A) is false, but (R) is true.
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Correct answer: A
In inductive arguments, premises support conclusions probabilistically rather than guaranteeing them. The Assertion correctly identifies this lack of necessity. The Reason explains that past repetition creates probability without certainty, which directly justifies the Assertion. Thus, both statements are true, and Reason correctly explains Assertion.