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.
(a) SP only (b) RQ only (c) Both SP and RQ (d) Neither SP nor RQ

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Accepted Answer

The correct answer is option C. The Main Statement, 'Pradeep becomes either a Director or a Producer,' implies an exclusive OR relationship: Pradeep must be one of the two, and cannot be both (or neither).

Let's evaluate the given pairs:

1.  **SP (S implies P):**
    -   Statement S: Pradeep is not a Producer.
    -   Given the Main Statement (either Director OR Producer), if Pradeep is not a Producer, he *must* be a Director.
    -   This implies Statement P: Pradeep is a Director. This deduction is consistent with the Main Statement.
    Therefore, SP is a valid pair.

2.  **RQ (R implies Q):**
    -   Statement R: Pradeep is not a Director.
    -   Given the Main Statement (either Director OR Producer), if Pradeep is not a Director, he *must* be a Producer.
    -   This implies Statement Q: Pradeep is a Producer. This deduction is consistent with the Main Statement.
    Therefore, RQ is a valid pair.

Since both SP and RQ represent valid logical implications consistent with the Main Statement, the correct answer is (C). This question tests logical deduction and understanding of 'either/or' statements.

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