UPSC Prelims 2012·CSAT·Logical Reasoning·Deductive Logic

Examine the following statements: 1) Only those who have a pair of Binoculars can become the members of the birdwatcher's club. 2) Some members of the birdwatcher's club have cameras. 3) Those members who have cameras can take part in photo-contests. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the- above statements?

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  1. AAll those who have a pair of binoculars are members of the birdwatcher's club
  2. BAll members of the birdwatcher's club have a pair of binocularsCorrect
  3. CAll those who take part in photo-contests are members of the birdwatcher's club
  4. DNo conclusion can be drawn.

Explanation

The first statement says that only those who have a pair of binoculars can become members of the birdwatchers club. This establishes having binoculars as a mandatory condition or a prerequisite for membership. Therefore, every person who is currently a member must necessarily possess a pair of binoculars. This makes option B a direct and logical conclusion. Option A is incorrect because having binoculars is a requirement, but it does not mean everyone with binoculars is automatically a member. Option C is incorrect because the statements only say that some members with cameras can participate in photo contests; it does not say that only members can participate in such contests.
Logical Reasoning: Examine the following statements: 1) Only those who have a pair of Binoculars can become the members of the birdwatcher'
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