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Identify the Statement Which Cannot Be True

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Question

Identify the statement which cannot be true

Options

  • Snow is white.

  • Black body radiation is a physical phenomenon.

  • Every natural number has a successor.

  • All bachelors are faithful to their wives.

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Solution

All bachelors are faithful to their wives.

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Analytical and Logical Reseasoning
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2015-2016 (May) Set 1

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