Multiple choice

Directions: Sometimes we conclude about characteristics of a general phenomenon by studying or analysing characteristics of a particular phenomenon. Below are given such inductive arguments. The generalisation is given first, followed by a particular statement. You have to find out whether the numbered particular statement strongly confirms, vaguely hints, strongly contradicts or is irrelevant to the generalisation. Read the question given below and answer accordingly.

Generalisation: A red sun in the evening means good weather the next day.

  1. The prevailing winds come from the west.
  2. The sun was red last night but it's raining today. What type of support does statement 1 provide for this generalisation?

  1. Strongly confirms

  2. Vaguely hints

  3. Strongly contradicts

  4. Vaguely contradicts

  5. Irrelevant

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The direction of the wind cannot be understood from the statement. Therefore, (5) is the correct answer choice.