Answer:
The correct answer is is: B. major premises
Explanation:
Deductive reasoning refers to a technique in logic and persuasive writing where valid and true premises logically lead to a valid conclusion. An example of a deductive argument is as follows.
Major Premises:
1. Monsoon season in India is from June-September
2. It is August now
Conclusion: Rainfall is expected in August in India
In the example above, there is a logical flow between the premises and the conclusion. In other words, from the major premises it can be deduced that rainfall is expected in August in India (conclusion).
