Project ForgeIn a recently held parent-teacher meeting, the teachers had very few complaints about Ravi. After all, Ravi was a hardworking and kind student. Incidentally, almost all of Ravi's friends at school were hardworking and kind too. But the teachers drew attention to Ravi's complete lack of interest in sports. The teachers believed that, along with some of his friends who showed similar disinterest in sports, Ravi needed to engage in some sports for his overall development. Based only on the information provided above, which one of the following statements can be logically inferred with certainty?
- AAll of Ravi's friends are hardworking and kind.
- BNo one who is not a friend of Ravi is hardworking and kind.
- CNone of Ravi's friends are interested in sports.
- Some of Ravi's friends are hardworking and kind.
Explanation
The passage states 'almost all' (not literally all) of Ravi's friends are hardworking and kind — this is weaker than option A's absolute claim, but it does certainly imply that AT LEAST SOME of his friends are hardworking and kind, matching option D exactly. Option B and C both overreach beyond what the passage states with certainty.
Source: GATE ME 2023 Official Paper (2023)
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