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Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability (CSP) Puzzle Test

A Main Statement is followed by four Statements labelled P, Q, R and S Choose the ordered pair of the Statements where the first Statement implies the second, and the two Statements are logically consistent with the Main Statement.

Main Statement:

Pradeep becomes either a Director or a Producer.

Statement P: Pradeep is a Director.

Statement Q: Pradeep is a Producer.

Statement R: Pradeep is not a Director.

Statement S: Pradeep is not a Producer.

Select the correct answer ?

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SP only

RQ only

Both SP and RQ

Neither SP nor RQ

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Explanation:

- Main Statement: Pradeep becomes either a Director or a Producer.

- Statement P: Pradeep is a Director.

- This implies the Main Statement is fulfilled if Pradeep becomes a Director.

- Statement Q: Pradeep is a Producer.

- This also satisfies the Main Statement, as he can be a Producer.

- Statement R: Pradeep is not a Director.

- If Pradeep is not a Director, based on the Main Statement, he must be a Producer.

- Statement S: Pradeep is not a Producer.

- If Pradeep is not a Producer, based on the Main Statement, he must be a Director.

- Option 1 - SP only: This combination is inconsistent with the Main Statement since Statement S says Pradeep cannot be a Producer, making it impossible to determine the definite role just based on SP.

- Option 2 - RQ only: This is logically consistent. If Pradeep is not a Director (R), he must be a Producer (Q).

- Option 3 - Both SP and RQ: SP is not consistent as stated earlier, so this is incorrect.

- Option 4 - Neither SP nor RQ: Incorrect because RQ is consistent.

Correct Answer: Option 2 - RQ only