A sentence is provided in indirect speech. From the four given options, choose the one that most accurately conveys the sentence in its corresponding direct speech.
The philosopher remarked that, had the syllogism been valid, the paradox would not have arisen.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Indirect speech:
had the syllogism been valid, the paradox would not have arisen
This is a third conditional (past unreal condition).
Rule:
Keep structure: had + past participle → would have + past participle
Can be inverted: Had the syllogism been valid…
So the correct direct form remains the same:
"Had the syllogism been valid, the paradox would not have arisen."
Hindi meaning:
दार्शनिक ने कहा, “यदि तर्क सही होता, तो विरोधाभास उत्पन्न नहीं होता।”