Category: General Knowledge | Last updated: 2026-09-18

Consider the following statements: 1. All birds have feathers. 2. A robin is a bird. 3. Therefore, a robin has feathers. This sequence of thought exemplifies which type of reasoning?

A) Inductive Reasoning
B) Deductive Reasoning
C) Abductive Reasoning
D) Analogical Reasoning

Explanation

Deductive reasoning starts with a general statement or hypothesis (a major premise) and examines the possibilities to reach a specific, logical conclusion. If the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true.

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