MHT CET202619 April 2026Morning ShiftMathematicsMathematical ReasoningActual
Which of the following logical statements is a tautology?
Options
- A[(p q) q] p
- B(p q) (p q)
- C[(p q) p] q
- D[(p q) ( p q)] r
Correct answer
A. [(p q) q] p
Step-by-step solution
Consider the first option: [(p q) q] p Using logical equivalences, we know that p q p q . Substituting this into the premise: (p q) q ( p q) q ( p q) (q q) ( p q) F p q Now, substituting this back into the original statement: ( p q) p ( p q) p (p q) p (p p) q T q T Since the final truth value is always True ( T ), this statement is a tautology. Checking the other options for completeness: (p q) (p q) ( p q) ( p q) F (Contradiction) [(p q) p] q (q p) q p (q q) F (Contradiction) [(p q) ( p q)] r [(p q p) (p q q)] r (