Negation conjunction: Statement: "Ram neither reads nor studies." Which pair of statements must be true?

Introduction / Context:"Neither A nor B" means both negations are true. Applied here, Ram does not read and Ram does not study.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Original: Neither reads nor studies.
• Options list positive and negative forms.

Concept / Approach:Translate "neither/nor" to logical conjunction of negations: ¬Reads ∧ ¬Studies.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:A truth table for "neither ... nor ..." confirms both components are false in their affirmative form and true in their negative form.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• (a) and (b) assert positives that contradict the stem.
• (c) mixes a positive with its negation which is impossible.
• None of these is incorrect because one pair does follow.

Common Pitfalls:Misreading "neither ... nor ..." as exclusive-or; it is a conjunction of negations.

Final Answer:(ii) and (iv)