Which among the following are correct in the context of distribution of terms?

A. 'A' Proposition distributes its predicate term

B. 'E' proposition distributes its subject and predicate terms

C. 'I' proposition distributes only the subject term

D. 'O' proposition distributes only the predicate term

E. 'A' proposition distributes both its subject and predicate terms

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Note: This question was dropped by NTA due to an error in the options, we have modified the options to make it accurate.

The correct answer is - B and D only

Key Points

• A Proposition (Universal Affirmative): "All S are P"
  • Distributes the subject, but not the predicate.
  • So, statement A and E are incorrect.
• E Proposition (Universal Negative): "No S are P"
  • Distributes both the subject and predicate.
  • Statement B is correct.
• I Proposition (Particular Affirmative): "Some S are P"
  • Distributes neither the subject nor the predicate.
  • Statement C is incorrect.
• O Proposition (Particular Negative): "Some S are not P"
  • Distributes the predicate, but not the subject.
  • Statement D is correct.

Additional Information

• Distribution in Logic
  • A term is distributed if the statement refers to all members of that term's class.
  • This concept is important in evaluating the validity of syllogisms and logical arguments.
• Distribution Summary Table
  • A (All S are P): Subject distributed, Predicate not
  • E (No S are P): Both distributed
  • I (Some S are P): Neither distributed
  • O (Some S are not P): Predicate distributed