State whether the 'or' used in the following statements is "exclusive" or "inclusive". Give reasons for your answer.

(i) Sun rises or moon sets.

(ii) To apply for a driving licence, you should have a ration card or a passport.

(iii) All integers are positive or negative.

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Solution

(i) This statement makes use of exclusive 'or'. Since when sun rises, moon does not set during day-time.

(ii) This statement makes use of inclusive 'or'. Since you can apply for a driving licence even if you have a ration card as well as passport.

(iii) This statement makes use of exclusive 'or'. Since all integers are either positive or negative but not both at the same time.

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State whether the 'or' used in the following statements is "exclusive" or "inclusive". Give reasons for your answer. (i) Sun rises or moon sets. (ii) To apply for a driving licence, you should have a ration card or a passport. (iii) All integers are positive or negative.

State whether the 'or' used in the following statements is "exclusive" or "inclusive". Give reasons for your answer.

(i) Sun rises or moon sets.

(ii) To apply for a driving licence, you should have a ration card or a passport.

(iii) All integers are positive or negative.