Logical Reasoning - Deriving Conclusions From Passages
Exam Duration: 60 Mins Total Questions : 30
India needs higher investment in the port sector and still lags far behind the international ports in container traffic, though there has been considerable growth in this segment over the past few years. There is a need to continually benchmark Indian ports against the best ports worldwide and continue to engage in policy efforts so to attain prices per container of port services which are the lowest in the world. The average turn-around time for ships docking at most of the ports in India has been falling for the past three years. However, pre-berthing time has been marginally increasing over the years.
Indian ports have not been graded so far on the international standard.
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if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly from the facts given in the passage;
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if the inference is 'probably true' through not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
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if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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If you think the inference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given;
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if you think the inference is 'definitely' false i.e., it contradicts the given facts.
India needs higher investment in the port sector and still lags far behind the international ports in container traffic, though there has been considerable growth in this segment over the past few years. There is a need to continually benchmark Indian ports against the best ports worldwide and continue to engage in policy efforts so to attain prices per container of port services which are the lowest in the world. The average turn-around time for ships docking at most of the ports in India has been falling for the past three years. However, pre-berthing time has been marginally increasing over the years.
Indian ports need considerable development to match with the best ports in the world.
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if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly from the facts given in the passage;
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if the inference is 'probably true' through not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
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if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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If you think the inference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given; andif you think the inference is 'definitely' false i.e., it contradicts the given facts;
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If you think the inference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given;
Despite the vast untapped export potential, the funding of sericulture development in the country has been found to be a very major stumbling block. Therefore, it is necessary that a scheme for providing free flow of credit to all those who are engaged in sericulture including silk weaving may be drawn up.Further, taking into account the emerging trends to the Indian silk industry from global players like Korea and China, and also the serious challenges posed by the ongoing changes in the multi-fibre agreement and complete integration with GATT, it is necessary to formulate a new national silk policy. Another working group has to be constituted to evolve a long term import and export policy.
The formulation and implementation of long term import and export policy will only help Indian silk industry.
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if you think the inference is 'definitely true';
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if you think the inference is 'probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
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if the data given is inadequate i.e.,from the fact given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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if you think the inference is ''probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given;and
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if the inference is 'definitely false' i.e.,it contradicts the given facts.
The space exploration has been done mainly by using unmanned satellites called space probes containing a large variety of latest scientific instruments on board. These space probes have provided us the close up pictures and other data about planets and other bodies in the outer space. The climax of the intensive American space programme came when Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969. Originally, the artificial satellites were launched for studying the upper atmosphere of earth.
Neil Armstrong was the first man to go into space.
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if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly from the facts given in the passage;
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if the inference is 'probably true' through not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
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if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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if you think the inference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given; and
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if you think the inference is 'definitely' false i.e., it contradicts the given facts;
The space exploration has been done mainly by using unmanned satellites called space probes containing a large variety of latest scientific instruments on board. These space probes have provided us the close up pictures and other data about planets and other bodies in the outer space. The climax of the intensive American space programme came when Neil Armstrong became the first man to set foot on the moon on July 20, 1969. Originally, the artificial satellites were launched for studying the upper atmosphere of earth.
Space probes are provided with computers.
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if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly from the facts given in the passage;
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if the inference is 'probably true' through not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
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if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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if you think the inference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given; and
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if you think the inference is 'definitely' false i.e., it contradicts the given facts;
Cotton Acreage in India during the current year has fallen by 10% as cotton growers had moved on cultivation of other cash crops. This is the result of the cotton glut in world markets in post-September 11 and the consequent slowdown in the world economy. But this scenario brought with it benefits to one segment of the industry - yarn manufacturers, as they get higher prices for their produce. Some yarn manufacturers too had stocked up on low priced cotton last year. The combined effect of all this is evident in the rise in net profits and net margins of yarn manufacturers.
There has been a huge drop in the supply of cotton during the current year.
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if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly from the facts given in the passage;
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if the inference is 'probably true' through not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
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if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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if you think the inference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given; and
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if you think the inference is 'definitely' false i.e., it contradicts the given facts;
The clock's ticking for the elders as the rules for senior citizens' scheme have been changed. The rules for this scheme were changed only a few days ago. Those who are above 55 years of age, but less than 60 years, and have retired on superannuation and otherwise will be eligible. The key condition is that the scheme is not restricted to a voluntary retirement scheme, but all kinds of retirees are eligible for it. A larger number of people, hence, are set to benefit from this scheme provided certain conditions are fulfilled, i,e., the account has to be opened within one month of the receipt of retirement benefits and a certificate from the employer has to be submitted with the application form. For those who have crossed 60 years, the scheme provides a good avenue for investment as it has an interest rate of 9 percent which is marginally higher than the effective rate on the post office monthly saving scheme and other small savings instruments.
Only marginal number of people are going to benefit from this scheme.
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if you think the inference is 'definitely true';
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if you think the inference is 'probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
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if the data given is inadequate i.e., from the fact given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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if you think the inference is ''probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given; and
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if the inference is 'definitely false' i.e., it contradicts the given facts.
The clock's ticking for the elders as the rules for senior citizens' scheme have been changed. The rules for this scheme were changed only a few days ago. Those who are above 55 years of age, but less than 60 years, and have retired on superannuation and otherwise will be eligible. The key condition is that the scheme is not restricted to a voluntary retirement scheme, but all kinds of retirees are eligible for it. A larger number of people, hence, are set to benefit from this scheme provided certain conditions are fulfilled, i,e., the account has to be opened within one month of the receipt of retirement benefits and a certificate from the employer has to be submitted with the application form. For those who have crossed 60 years, the scheme provides a good avenue for investment as it has an interest rate of 9 percent which is marginally higher than the effective rate on the post office monthly saving scheme and other small savings instruments.
Before the senior citizen scheme was changed, there were hardly any savings schemes which benefited the retirees.
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if you think the inference is 'definitely true';
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if you think the inference is 'probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
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if the data given is inadequate i.e. from the fact given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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if you think the inference is ''probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given and
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if the inference is 'definitely false' i.e., it contradicts the given facts.
The clock's ticking for the elders as the rules for senior citizens' scheme have been changed. The rules for this scheme were changed only a few days ago. Those who are above 55 years of age, but less than 60 years, and have retired on superannuation and otherwise will be eligible. The key condition is that the scheme is not restricted to a voluntary retirement scheme, but all kinds of retirees are eligible for it. A larger number of people, hence, are set to benefit from this scheme provided certain conditions are fulfilled, i,e., the account has to be opened within one month of the receipt of retirement benefits and a certificate from the employer has to be submitted with the application form. For those who have crossed 60 years, the scheme provides a good avenue for investment as it has an interest rate of 9 percent which is marginally higher than the effective rate on the post office monthly saving scheme and other small savings instruments.
All those above 55 years of age are eligible for this scheme
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if you think the inference is 'definitely true';
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if you think the inference is 'probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
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if the data given is inadequate i.e., from the fact given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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if you think the inference is ''probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given; and
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if the inference is 'definitely false' i.e., it contradicts the given facts.
A radical surgery procedure, laughed at not long ago, is holding our fresh hope for patients of cardiac myopathy, or enlargement of the heart. The technique now in India, allows patients to go home two weeks after the operation, to lead a near-normal sedentary life. Cardiac myopathy is a condition that has a variety of causative factors. An attack from one of the 20 identified viruses, parasite infection, long term alcohol abuse and blood pressure could bring it on and in rare cases, it could follow, child birth and even known to run in families. The condition is marked by an increase in the size of the heart's chambers and a decrease in the efficiency of pumping.
Cardiac myopathy is hereditary.
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if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly from the facts given in the passage;
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if the inference is 'probably true' through not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
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if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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if you think the inference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given; and
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if you think the inference is 'definitely' false i.e., it contradicts the given facts;
More than a decade of erosion in budgetary support from the Union Government, has seriously affected Indian Railways' capacity to finance its plan expenditures. The situation has come to a pass where the railways must now think of innovative ways to get longer mileage from its investments. Significantly the resource crunch has had grievous impact on the railways. As a result, it will not be in a position to acquire necessary equipments and this will seriously affect the railways' capacity to serve the needs of the economy in future.
During the current plan period, the railways will not be able to expand its network.
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if you think the inference is 'definitely true';
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if you think the inference is 'probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
- (c)
if the data given is inadequate i.e., from the fact given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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if you think the inference is ''probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given; and
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if the inference is 'definitely false' i.e., it contradicts the given facts.
Though the state cultivates only 3,2 lakh tonnes of mangoes, they are of premium quality and with mangoes becoming second most consumed fruit in the world after grapes, the government has been trying exporting it through sea route which is cheaper. An experiment which was done in this regard last year has proved successful.
The state also exports good quality grapes.
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if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly from the facts given in the passage;
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if the inference is 'probably true' through not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
- (c)
if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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if you think the inference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given; and
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if you think the inference is 'definitely' false i.e., it contradicts the given facts;
Urban services have not expanded fast enough to cope with urban expansion. Low investment allocations have tended to be underspent. Both public (e.g. water and sewage) and private (e.g. low-income area housing) infrastructure quality has declined. This impact of the environment in which children live and the supporting services available to them when they fall ill, seems clear. The decline in average food availability and the rise in absolute poverty point in the same unsatisfactory direction.
The public transport system is in the hands of private sector.
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if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly from the facts given in the passage;
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if the inference is 'probably true' through not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
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if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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if you think the inference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given; and
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if you think the inference is 'definitely' false i.e., it contradicts the given facts;
One of the greatest advantages a company has over its competitors is a system of distribution and product support, i.e., the dealer network. Dealers play a vital role in helping a company build and maintain close relationships with customers and gain insights into how they can improve their products and services to fulfill customer needs. And a company can achieve customer loyalty through dealer loyalty. Therefore, it must make efforts to build their competence, for more effective performance. Dealers who are long established members of a company can get close to customers, but to tap the full potential of such dealers, a company must forge extremely close ties with them and integrate them into its critical business systems. When treated this way dealers can serve as a source of market intelligence, as proxies for customers, as consultants and the dealers. Although these investments take the usual form of money, it also includes softer aspects such as training and development.
The customers are more forthright in giving their feedback about a product or a service to the dealers than to the staff of the company or a surveyor.
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if you think the inference is 'definitely true';
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if you think the inference is 'probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
- (c)
if the data given is inadequate i.e., from the fact given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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if you think the inference is ''probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given; and
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if the inference is 'definitely false' i.e., it contradicts the given facts.
Economic liberalization and globalization have put pressure on Indian industry, particularly on the service sector, to offer quality products and service at low costs and with high speed. Organizations have to compete with unequal partners from abroad. It is well recognized that developing countries like India are already behind other countries technologically, in many areas, although some of them, particularly India boast of huge scientific and technical manpower. In addition to this if an entrepreneur or industrialist has to spend a lot of his time, money and energy in dealing with unpredictable services and in negotiating with the local bureaucracy, it can have a significant dampening effect on business.
Indian service industry was more comfortable before economic liberalization.
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if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly from the facts given in the passage;
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if the inference is 'probably true' through not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
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if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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if you think the inference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given; and
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if you think the inference is 'definitely' false i.e., it contradicts the given facts;
Economic liberalization and globalization have put pressure on Indian industry, particularly on the service sector, to offer quality products and service at low costs and with high speed. Organizations have to compete with unequal partners from abroad. It is well recognized that developing countries like India are already behind other countries technologically, in many areas, although some of them, particularly India boast of huge scientific and technical manpower. In addition to this if an entrepreneur or industrialist has to spend a lot of his time, money and energy in dealing with unpredictable services and in negotiating with the local bureaucracy, it can have a significant dampening effect on business.
Official formalities are less cumbersome in almost all the countries except India.
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if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly from the facts given in the passage;
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if the inference is 'probably true' through not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
- (c)
if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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if you think the inference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given; and
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if you think the inference is 'definitely' false i.e., it contradicts the given facts;
A survey in India indicated that in the core section of the companies, which were analyzed, the compensation package for executives was divided into several fringe benefit groups, The number of items included in it rose as one ascended the management hierarchy. In many companies, provision was made for transportation and medical and housing assistance. A few companies also provided for children's education or permitted family allowance. Some of them have now adopted a specialized approach called the 'cafeteria approach' in salary fixation. What is sought her is that the benefits must meet an executive's needs. Therefore, an appropriate selection has to be made of the benefits in terms of his needs after consulting him. Thus, this approach would individualize the system as the final choice is left to the executive concerned.
Fringe benefits offered by many companies take care of most of the basic physiological needs of the executives.
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if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly from the facts given in the passage;
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if the inference is 'probably true' through not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
- (c)
if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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if you think the inference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given; and
- (e)
if you think the inference is 'definitely' false i.e., it contradicts the given facts;
A survey in India indicated that in the core section of the companies, which were analyzed, the compensation package for executives was divided into several fringe benefit groups, The number of items included in it rose as one ascended the management hierarchy. In many companies, provision was made for transportation and medical and housing assistance. A few companies also provided for children's education or permitted family allowance. Some of them have now adopted a specialized approach called the 'cafeteria approach' in salary fixation. What is sought her is that the benefits must meet an executive's needs. Therefore, an appropriate selection has to be made of the benefits in terms of his needs after consulting him. Thus, this approach would individualize the system as the final choice is left to the executive concerned.
Nowadays, most of the companies in India are designing their compensation packages on the lines of such packages offered by the companies in foreign countries.
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if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly from the facts given in the passage;
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if the inference is 'probably true' through not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
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if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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if you think the inference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given; and
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if you think the inference is 'definitely' false i.e., it contradicts the given facts;
Below is given a passage followed by several possible inferences which can be drawn from the facts stated in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage, decide upon its degree of truth or falsity and choose your answer accordingly from amongst the alternatives provides thereafter.
Wind is an inexhaustible source of energy and an aerogenerator can convert it into electricity. Though not much has so far been done in this field, the survey shows that there is a vast potential for developing wind as an alternative source of energy. The wind survey has four components - direction, duration, speed and distribution.On this basis U.P. hill areas have been found an ideal place for setting up aerogenerators. In U.P. hills alone, as many as 58 sites have been identified.
Wind, as a source of energy, can replace exhaustible sources of energy.
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Definitely false
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Data inadequate
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Probably true
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Probably false
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Definitely true
Below is given a passage followed by several possible inferences which can be drawn from the facts stated in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage, decide upon its degree of truth or falsity and choose your answer accordingly from amongst the alternatives provides thereafter.
Rabies is a disease transmitted to man and animals through the bite of a rabies-infected animal most commonly by dogs. It is caused by a virus present in the saliva of the infected animal which gets deposited in the wound of the bite victim, multiplies and travels towards brain and spinal cord. If not treated, about half of such cases develop rabies. Symptoms of the disease start one to three months after the bite. Very few laboratory tests are available for the diagnosis of rabies in India. Precautionary measures include prompt washing of the dog bite wound with soap and water. The wound is also treated with cetavion: tincture of iodine or spirit.
Rabies can be transmitted from any animal to the other through open cuts and wounds.
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Data inadequate
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Probably true
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Probably false
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Definitely true
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Definitely false
Self-medication has evolved rapidly over the years to provide symptomatic relief for minor ailments. One can safely define responsible self-medication, as the informed and rationale choice of consumers, to treat themselves and their family members with appropriate, affordable drugs of acceptable quality. Responsible self-medication can help prevent and treat symptoms and ailments that do no require medical consultation. Moreover, it also reduces the increasing pressure of medical services for the relief of minor ailment, especially when financial and human resources are limited. Worldwide, more and more governments are accepting the self-medication concept. Self-medication is a fact of life. With its broad use and social acceptance, no health policy should ignore self-medication. Rather, health policy should ask how this momentum can be leveraged to help achieve its objective.
Self-medication reduces considerably pressure on health care system of any country.
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if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly from the facts given in the passage;
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if the inference is 'probably true' through not definitely true in the light of the facts given;
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if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false;
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if you think the inference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given; and
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if you think the inference is 'definitely' false i.e., it contradicts the given facts;
Below is given a passage followed by several possible inferences which can be drawn from the facts stated in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage, decide upon its degree of truth or falsity and choose your answer accordingly from amongst the alternatives provides thereafter.
Indian granite industry is in peril in the absence of a uniform policy from the State Governments, despite the thrust given by liberalization policies of the Union Government in the last two years. Compared to the remarkable progress in the field during the last three years, the absence of matching policies by State Governments had put granite quarry owners and others involved in the industry on the verge of collapse in the international market. The policies differed from state to state, had created problems as far as loyalty, dead rent and duration of lease were concerned.
Each state having granite quarry has set up its own rules which are contrary to the interest of the industry.
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Probably true
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Data inadequate
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Probably false
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Definitely false
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Definitely true
Below is given a passage followed by several possible inferences which can be drawn from the facts stated in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage, decide upon its degree of truth or falsity and choose your answer accordingly from amongst the alternatives provides thereafter.
The interest rates in the institutional market have come down significantly and at present are in the range of 5.25 to 5.75 percent per annum. However, interest rates on small savings schemes such as the Post Office Saving Schemes, RBI Relief Bonds, Provident Fund and PPF continue to be administered at high levels in relation to market rates. These schemes also have a variety of tax incentives, which result in much higher post-tax returns and on the flip side more liability for the government. It is ironic that it is predominantly the urban population (and more often people in the high tax bracket), which is benefiting from high rates and tax benefits. The size of small savings has assumed a significant proportion of financial savings in the country. This has also increased dramatically the debt service burden of both Central and State Governments.
The Government administered savings schemes in the long run drain out exchequer's money.
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Probably true
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Probably false
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Definitely true
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Definitely false
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Data inadequate
Below is given a passage followed by several possible inferences which can be drawn from the facts stated in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage, decide upon its degree of truth or falsity and choose your answer accordingly from amongst the alternatives provides thereafter.
The force of technological change will have an impact on the manufacturing industry. But the real effect will be on the information processing industry like software development, service industries like airlines, insurance and consulting - both technical and managerial, designing and executing jobs. Another feature of technological change by the end of century will be the resistance to change from within and outside the organizations. Satisfactory resolutions will require a high degree of mutual cooperation between Government and Industry, Industry and its users, Management and Unions and within organizations across functions.
People prefer status quo.
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Probably true
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Probably false
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Definitely true
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Definitely false
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Data inadequate
Below is given a passage followed by several possible inferences which can be drawn from the facts stated in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage, decide upon its degree of truth or falsity and choose your answer accordingly from amongst the alternatives provides thereafter.
Dryland farming is the only way to not only combat recurring drought but also meet the increasing food requirements of India. About 45% of India's total crop production now comes from drylands.By the end of this century, this will have to increase to 60% if India is to provide adequate food for projected population of one billion by the turn of the century.
Dryland farming is important for India.
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Data inadequate
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Definitely true
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Probably true
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Probably false
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Definitely false
Below is given a passage followed by several possible inferences which can be drawn from the facts stated in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage, decide upon its degree of truth or falsity and choose your answer accordingly from amongst the alternatives provides thereafter.
Dryland farming is the only way to not only combat recurring drought but also meet the increasing food requirements of India. About 45% of India's total crop production now comes from drylands.By the end of this century, this will have to increase to 60% if India is to provide adequate food for projected population of one billion by the turn of the century.
The per acre crop production is more in drylands than others.
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Definitely false
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Definitely true
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Probably false
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Probably true
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Data inadequate
Below is given a passage followed by several possible inferences which can be drawn from the facts stated in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage, decide upon its degree of truth or falsity and choose your answer accordingly from amongst the alternatives provides thereafter.
Dryland farming is the only way to not only combat recurring drought but also meet the increasing food requirements of India. About 45% of India's total crop production now comes from drylands.By the end of this century, this will have to increase to 60% if India is to provide adequate food for projected population of one billion by the turn of the century.
India is self-sufficient in food production.
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Definitely true
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Probably true
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Data inadequate
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Probably false
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Definitely false
The Government of India has urged the State Governments to create more job opportunities for women. All-out efforts are to be made to have more training facilities for women so that they can be gainfully employed. It is in pursuance of the recent policy decisions taken by the Government to make women self-reliant. The states have been asked to end discrimination against the fair sex so far new jobs are concerned. The same wage for women workers should also be strictly adhered to, it has been emphasized.
The Government emphasizes on equality of men and women
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if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly follows from the facts given in the passage
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if the inference is 'probably true' though not definitely true in the light of the facts given
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if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
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if you think the inference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given
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if you think the inference is 'definitely false' i.e., it contradicts the given facts.
Of the roughly 4,40,000 children who currently languish in America's foster-care system. 20,000 are available for adoption, most of them are older children between the ages of 6 and 12.Among the adoptable children, 44% are white and 43% are black. But 67% of all families waiting to adopt are white, and many of them are eager to take a black child. The hurdles, however, are often formidable. Though only three US states -- Arkansas, California and Minnesota--have laws promoting race matching in adoptions, 40 other favour the practice.
White children are being preferred for adoption by majority of black families.
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if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly follows from the facts given in the passage
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if the inference is 'probably true' though not definitely true in the light of the facts given
- (c)
if you think the data are inadequate i.e.,from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
- (d)
if you think the inference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given
- (e)
if you think the inference is 'definitely false' i.e., it contradicts the given facts.
Of the roughly 4,40,000 children who currently languish in America's foster-care system. 20,000 are available for adoption, most of them are older children between the ages of 6 and 12.Among the adoptable children, 44% are white and 43% are black. But 67% of all families waiting to adopt are white, and many of them are eager to take a black child. The hurdles, however, are often formidable. Though only three US states -- Arkansas, California and Minnesota--have laws promoting race matching in adoptions, 40 other favour the practice.
Majority of the US states have laws that discourage the practice of adoption.
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if the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly follows from the facts given in the passage
- (b)
if the inference is 'probably true' though not definitely true in the light of the facts given
- (c)
if you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
- (d)
if you think the inference is 'probably false' though not definitely false in the light of the facts given
- (e)
if you think the inference is 'definitely false' i.e., it contradicts the given facts.