UGC NET Logical Reasoning Q28

Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The fallacy of contradictory middle (viruddha) occurs in an argument when the middle term is found both where the major is found and where it is not found.
Statement II: The fallacy of contradictory middle (viruddha) is committed in an argument when the middle term is found only where major term is absent.
In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

Accepted Answer

Statement I is false but Statement II is true