Identify the type of Or used in the following statements and cheek whether the statements are true or false:(i) `sqrt(2)`is a rational number or an irrational number.(ii) To enter into a public library children need an identity card from the school authorities.(iii) A rectangle is a quadrilateral or a 5-sided polygon.

Identify the type of Or used in the following statements and cheek whe

1.	Identify the type of Or used in the following statements and cheek whether the statements are true or false:(i) `sqrt(2)`is a rational number or an irrational number.(ii) To enter into a public library children need an identity card from the school authorities.(iii) A rectangle is a quadrilateral or a 5-sided polygon.
Answer» (i)`sqrt2`is a rational number or an irrational number. a)`sqrt2`is a rational number.` -> False` b) `sqrt2`is an irrational number.` -> True` Out of these two statements, only one statement can be true. So, type of this statement is `Exclusive` `OR`. As, one of the statement is true, so this statement is true. (ii) To enter into a public library children need an identity card from the school or a letter from school authorities. a) To enter into a public library children need an identity card from the school. b) To enter into a public library children need a letter from school authorities. Both of these satatements can be true. So, type of this statement is `Inclusive` `OR`. Also, both of these statements are false as to enter into a public library children do not need any permission from school. (iii) A rectangle is a quadrilateral or a 5-sided polygon. a)A rectangle is a quadrilateral. `->True`. b)A rectangle is a 5-sided polygon.`-> False` Out of these two statements, only one statement can be true. So, type of this statement is `Exclusive` `OR`. As, one of the statement is true, so this statement is true.

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