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.
(i) We know that
Sun rises in the morning. At the same time, moon sets
Hence both can happen simultaneously
Hence it is inclusive.
(ii) A person can have ration card or a passport or both to apply for a driving license.
Hence, here 'Or' is inclusive.
(iii) All integers are either positive or negative but cannot be both.
Hence, here 'Or' is exclusive.