Question

A. Laxman is a man.
B. Meera is Laxman's wife.
C. Some women are islands.
D. No man is an island.
E. Meera is not an island.
F. Laxman is not an island.

• A. ADE
• B. ABE
• C. ADF
• D. CDE

Hint:

When choosing logically related statements, look for universal premises and how a specific case (like Laxman being a man) fits that rule to derive a conclusion.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Let’s evaluate the logical flow in option (c): ADF Statement A: Laxman is a man.
Statement D: No man is an island.
Statement F: Laxman is not an island.
From A and D, we know: \[ \text{Laxman is a man} \Rightarrow \text{No man is an island} \Rightarrow \text{Laxman is not an island (F)} \] This is a perfectly valid deductive reasoning chain. Now let’s test the other options: Option (a) ADE: - A: Laxman is a man
- D: No man is an island
- E: Meera is not an island
E has no direct logical connection with A or D. Meera’s status as not an island isn’t logically deducible from Laxman being a man. Hence, not valid. Option (b) ABE: - A: Laxman is a man
- B: Meera is Laxman’s wife
- E: Meera is not an island
This only presents isolated facts — no logical derivation. Option (d) CDE: - C: Some women are islands
- D: No man is an island
- E: Meera is not an island
This set contains a contradiction: C suggests some women are islands, while E says Meera is not. These are disjointed statements with no common logical thread. Conclusion: Only option ADF presents a logically valid and deductively linked group of statements based on categorical syllogism.