BLS LLB 5 Years Sem 1 Logic 1 2024-25 ATKT 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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SECTION I - Q.1) Answer the following in one or two sentences (any six) (12 marks)

1. Q1 What is the law of identity? Provide an example.
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2. Q2 Give an example of deductive inference.
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3. Q3 What is denotation of terms.
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4. Q4 Define biverbal definition with an example.
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5. Q5 What is logical division?
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6. Q6 Define inference and implication.
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7. Q7 What is analogy?
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8. Q8 What is proposition?
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9. Q9 Define 'nuisance' as in the law of torts and name its kinds.
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10. Q10 Define sub-contrary relation of proposition.
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SECTION II - Q.2) Write short notes on any two (12 marks)

1. Q11 Truth and validity
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2. Q12 Quantity and quality.
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3. Q13 Too narrow definition.
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4. Q14 Quantification.
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SECTION III - Q.3) Solve any two questions (12 marks)

1. Q15 a) Reduce the following sentences into logical form and identify and name distributed term or terms.
   • (i) Diamonds are not always shiny.
   • (ii) Few males are househusbands.
   • (iii) Politicians are never corrupt.
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2. Q16 b) i) Identify the following compound proposition and construct a truth table for it. 'Unless you strive for perfection, success is difficult.'
   • (ii) Identify and symbolize the following simple propositions.
   • (1) Sachin is a cricketer.
   • (2) Run!
   • (3) Suresh is taller than Shyam.
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3. Q17 c) Identify the following modern definitions and provide reasons.
   • (i) A spinster is a young unmarried female.
   • (ii) Water is a medicine for thirst.
   • (iii) A genius is one who cannot earn his own living.
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4. Q18 d) Evaluate the following divisions. Give Reasons.
   • (i) Vehicles into public vehicles, private vehicles, motor-cars and lorries.
   • (ii) Cloth into cotton, silk, rayon, nylon and costly.
   • (iii) Religion into hindu and non-hindu.
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SECTION IV - Q.4) Answer the following questions. Question no 4(d) is compulsory and any one from (a), (b), and (c) (24 marks)

1. Q19 a) Define logic and explain its uses in law courts.
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2. Q20 b) Discuss modern classification propositions in detail.
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3. Q21 c) Write a note on: (i) Purpose of definition (ii) Simple enumeration
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4. Q22 d) Do as directed.
   • (i) Few people are rich. (Give Contrary and Subcontrary)
   • (ii) No fruit is bitter. (Give Contradictory and Subaltern)
   • (iii) All birds have wings. (Give Contrary and Subaltern)
   • (iv) Some politicians are not good orators. (Give Converse and Obverse)
   • (v) No medicine is tasty. (Give Obverse and converse)
   • (vi) Some babies are naughty. (Give Obverse and converse)
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