GATE EC 2015 Set 2 Q10 — General Aptitude

Lamenting the gradual sidelining of the arts in school curricula, a group of prominent artists wrote to the chief minister last year, asking him to allocate more funds to support art education in schools. However, no such increase has been announced in this year's Budget. The artists expressed their deep anguish at their request not being approved, but many of them remain optimistic about funding in the future.

Which of the statements (s) below is/are logically valid and can be inferred from the above statements?

1. (iii) and (iv)
2. (i) and (iv)
3. (i),(ii) and (iv)
4. (i) and (iii)