Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Rashmi is not a student of my class
Explanation:
Introduction / Context:
This question examines contrapositive reasoning. From a universal statement about all students in a class, and a fact about Rashmi, we must deduce Rashmi’s membership relative to that class.
Given Data / Assumptions:
Concept / Approach:
Use the contrapositive of the universal conditional. From “Student ⇒ Intelligent,” we obtain “Not Intelligent ⇒ Not a Student (of my class).” This is a logically equivalent form and is guaranteed to hold if the original universal holds.
Step-by-Step Solution:
Verification / Alternative check:
Test the options against models: If any model satisfies A and B but falsifies the conclusion, discard it. There is no such model; in every case, Rashmi must be outside the set “students of my class.”
Why Other Options Are Wrong:
Common Pitfalls:
Confusing converse (Intelligent ⇒ Student) with contrapositive; adding irrelevant real-world assumptions.
Final Answer:
Rashmi is not a student of my class.
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