Logical deduction – "only the hardy can climb Sagarmatha": Pick the valid implication. (i) Santosh climbed Sagarmatha. (ii) Santosh did not climb Sagarmatha. (iii) Santosh is hardy. (iv) Santosh may be hardy.
Verbal Reasoning
Logical Deduction
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A(i) (iv)
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B(i) (iii)
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C(iii) (i)
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D(ii) (iv)
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ENone of these
Answer
Correct Answer: (i) (iii)
Explanation
Introduction / Context:"Only the hardy can climb" means Climb ⇒ Hardy. It does not say Hardy ⇒ Climb.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- From a successful climb, infer hardiness.
Concept / Approach:(i) implies (iii); hence choose (i) (iii).
Step-by-Step Solution:
Assume Santosh climbed.Conclude Santosh is hardy.Verification / Alternative check:(iii) (i) is the converse and not guaranteed.
Why Other Options Are Wrong:They either assert converse or provide unrelated negations/possibilities.
Common Pitfalls:Reading "only" as biconditional.
Final Answer:(i) (iii)