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For each of the following statements, determine whether an inclusive “OR” o exclusive “OR” is used. Give reasons for your answer.(i) Students can take Hindi or Sanskrit as their third language.(ii) To entry a country, you need a passport or a voter registration card.(iii) A lady gives birth to a baby boy or a baby girl.(iv) To apply for a driving license, you should have a ration card or a passport.

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(i) In the given statement “Students can take Hindi or Sanskrit as their third language.”

An exclusive “OR” is used because a student cannot take both Hindi and Sanskrit as the third language.

(ii) In the given statement “To entry a country, you need a passport or a voter registration card.”

An inclusive “OR” is used because a person can have both a passport and a voter registration card to enter a country.

(iii) In the given statement “A lady gives birth to a baby boy or a baby girl.”

An exclusive “OR” is used because a lady cannot give birth to a baby who is both a boy and a girl.

(iv) In the given statement “To apply for a driving license, you should have a ration card or a passport.”

An inclusive “OR” is used because a person can have both a ration card and passport to apply for a driving license.



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