Select the correct statements –

(i) The word ‘proof’ seems properly to mean anything which serves, either immediately or mediately, to convince the mind of the truth or falsehood of a fact or proposition; and

the proofs of matters of fact in general are our senses, the testimony of witnesses, documents, and the like.

(ii) Proof does not mean proof to rigid mathematical demonstration, because that is impossible; it must mean such evidence as would induce or reasonable man to come to

the conclusion.

(iii) Proof beyond reasonable doubt does not mean perfect proof, which may sound artificial.

(iv) The definition of ‘proof’ centres round probability.

(v) The preponderance of probability and normal human behaviour is to be kept in mind drawing reasonable inference from other facts established by evidence. Such inference

cannot be termed as surmises and conjectures.

(vi) Proof of a fact depends upon the degree of probability of its having existed. The standard required for reaching the supposition is that of a prudent man acting in any

important matter concerning him.