Exclusive choice: Statement: “Either Tanu or Anu will go.” Choose the pair that is logically consistent (taking “may go” as possibility, not assertion). (i) Tanu may go. (ii) Anu will go. (iii) Tanu will not go. (iv) Anu will not go.

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: (i) (ii)

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
“Either … or …” commonly signals exclusivity of actual going, but (i) uses “may,” which is a possibility claim, not a factual assertion.



Given Data / Assumptions:

  • We treat “may go” as not committing to the outcome.
  • Exactly one will actually go.


Concept / Approach:
If (ii) “Anu will go” states the actual outcome, then (i) “Tanu may go” can still be true as a mere possibility statement, even if ultimately she does not go.



Step-by-Step Solution:
Select (i)(ii) to avoid contradiction while honoring exclusivity in the factual outcome.



Verification / Alternative check:
Pairs asserting both “will go” and “will not go” for the same person are contradictions and must be rejected.



Why Other Options Are Wrong:
(ii)(iv) is a direct contradiction for Anu; (iii)(i) contradicts for Tanu; (ii)(i) vs (i)(ii) are equivalent in content—this key uses (i)(ii) in order.



Common Pitfalls:
Treating “may” as “will.”



Final Answer:
(i) (ii)

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