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    Assuming that the given statement is true; find out which of the four alternative (s) is definitely true. Statement: No newspaper is read by an ill
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    Assuming that the given statement is true; find out which of the four alternative (s) is definitely true.
    Statement: No newspaper is read by an illiterate.
    A. All newspapers that are read, are read by post graduates.
    B. Some newspapers that are read, are read by post graduates.
    C. Some newspapers are not read by illiterates.
    D. No illiterate ever reads a newspaper.

    A.

    Only A & B

    B.

    Only C & D

    C.

    Only A

    D.

    Only B

    Correct option is B

    concept:
    The given statement is a categorical proposition, which provides a specific relationship between two categories — "newspaper" and "illiterate."
    The statement says: "No newspaper is read by an illiterate."
    · This is a universal negative proposition, meaning it applies to all members of a group (newspapers) and denies any relation with members of another group (illiterate people).
    Thus, from this statement, we know: A. All newspapers that are read, are read by post graduates.
    This is not necessarily true. The statement does not imply that only postgraduates read newspapers.
    B. Some newspapers that are read, are read by post graduates.
    This is a valid possibility. Since the statement only tells us about illiterates not reading newspapers, it doesn't preclude the possibility that some newspapers are read by postgraduates or other educated people. So, this option is logically possible.
    C. Some newspapers are not read by illiterates.
    This is also true, but it is a bit obvious. Since no illiterate reads any newspaper, it is true that some newspapers are not read by illiterates. However, this option is not as strong or necessary as option B.
    D. No illiterate ever reads a newspaper.
    This is directly stated in the given statement and is certainly tru
    Thus, the correct answer is (b) Only C & D.

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