Given below are two propositions : Some animals are fierce. Some animals are…
2020
Given below are two propositions :
Some animals are fierce.
Some animals are not fierce.
In the classical square of opposition which one of the following is the correct option?
- A.
Subaltern
- B.
Contradictory
- C.
Contrary
- D.
Sub-contrary
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Correct answer: D
The propositions 'Some animals are fierce' and 'Some animals are not fierce' are I and O propositions. In the classical square of opposition, I and O are sub-contraries.