Given below are two statements : Statement (I) : The statement - "Pradeep's…
2023
Given below are two statements :
Statement (I) : The statement - "Pradeep's mind is a cave ; deep, dark and full of bats" is an analogy which is only descriptive in nature.
Statement (II) : The statement - "Pradeep's mind is a cave ; deep, dark and full of bats" is an analogy which contains an argument.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
- A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
- B.
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
- C.
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
- D.
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
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Correct answer: C
The analogy "Pradeep's mind is a cave" functions primarily as a descriptive metaphor rather than a formal logical argument. Statement I correctly identifies this descriptive nature, while Statement II incorrectly claims it contains an argument structure requiring premises and conclusions. In logic examinations, such comparisons are distinguished from arguments that prove a point. Therefore, Option 2 accurately reflects that Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect based on standard logical definitions.