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Question 11. Read the above passage, answer the below question.Which of the statements A, B, C, D and E mentioned above is a possible effect of the FII money pullout?
  1.    A
  2.    B
  3.    C
  4.    D
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> D


The statement does not indicate whether the FIIs pulled out after expiry of the lock-in period of there is no lock in period at all. Hence (A) is out of context.It is stated that the man reason for pullout of funds is the European crisis. From this it can be concluded that this money is going to be used in Europe. Hence (B) is a conclusion.

It is stated that the pullout is affecting the Indian stock market. From this it may be understood that some of the FII money that is pulled out was earlier invested in the Indian stock market. But can't say definitely. Hence (C) is an not inference.

When the stock market is adversely affected it is likely that the existing investers may also try to come out to avoid losses due to the melt down. Hence (D) is a possible effect of the consequences.

The FIIs are pulling out money from India in the wake of the European crisis i.e they are taking out money from our place because there is a crisis at some other place. From this it can be understood that they need money to face the crisis and in that situation they are unable to keep invested in the Indian stock market.

Statement (D) is a possible effect.


Question 12. Read the above passage, answer the below question.Which of the statements A, B, C, D and E mentioned above is a conclusion of the Finance Minister that can be drawn from the above statement?
  1.    A
  2.    B
  3.    C
  4.    D
  5.    E
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> B


The statement does not indicate whether the FIIs pulled out after expiry of the lock-in period of there is no lock in period at all. Hence (A) is out of context.

It is stated that the man reason for pullout of funds is the European crisis. From this it can be concluded that this money is going to be used in Europe. Hence (B) is a conclusion.

It is stated that the pullout is affecting the Indian stock market. From this it may be understood that some of the FII money that is pulled out was earlier invested in the Indian stock market. But can't say definitely. Hence (C) is an not inference.

When the stock market is adversely affected it is likely that the existing investers may also try to come out to avoid losses due to the melt down. Hence (D) is a possible effect of the consequences.

The FIIs are pulling out money from India in the wake of the European crisis i.e they are taking out money from our place because there is a crisis at some other place. From this it can be understood that they need money to face the crisis and in that situation they are unable to keep invested in the Indian stock market.

Statement (B) is a conclusion that can be drawn from the given information.


Question 13. Read the above passage, answer the below question.Which of the statements A, B, C, D and E mentioned above is an assumption the Finance Minister implicit in the above statement?
  1.    E
  2.    D
  3.    C
  4.    A
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> None of these


The statement does not indicate whether the FIIs pulled out after expiry of the lock-in period of there is no lock in period at all. Hence (A) is out of context.

It is stated that the man reason for pullout of funds is the European crisis. From this it can be concluded that this money is going to be used in Europe. Hence (B) is a conclusion.

It is stated that the pullout is affecting the Indian stock market. From this it may be understood that some of the FII money that is pulled out was earlier invested in the Indian stock market. But can't say definitely. Hence (C) is an not inference.

When the stock market is adversely affected it is likely that the existing investers may also try to come out to avoid losses due to the melt down. Hence (D) is a possible effect of the consequences.

The FIIs are pulling out money from India in the wake of the European crisis i.e they are taking out money from our place because there is a crisis at some other place. From this it can be understood that they need money to face the crisis and in that situation they are unable to keep invested in the Indian stock market.

None of the given statements is an assumption.


Question 14. Read the above passage, answer the below question.Which of the statements A, B, C, D and E mentioned above is an assumption implicit in the above statement?
  1.    A
  2.    B
  3.    C
  4.    D
  5.    E
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> A


The reason for the shock and disbelief among the scientists is their belief that nothing can travel faster than light. Hence, (A) is an assumption.

Since it is proved twice that there are particles which travel faster than light, the scientists may check the correctness of the long held Einstein's theory that nothing can travel faster than light. Hence, (B) is a possible effect.

It is said that the test would be conducted some more times to confirm the result. From this it can be inderstood that result from one experiment cannot be taken as conclusive evidence. Hence, (C) is an inference.

There is no information weather the first experiment is conducted properly or not. Hence, it can neither be concluded nor is an assumption that there was an error in the first experiment. Hence, (D) is out of context.

It is not clear whather the experiment is done with the intention of finding the speed of neutrinos or it is an accidental discovery. Hence, (E) is out of context.

Statement (A) is an assumption.


Question 15. By successfully replicating the results obtained a couple of months ago, particle physicists have once again proved that neutrinos travel faster than light. If the results announced two months ago shocked and stunned scientists all over the world, a sense of disbelief has set in after the team of scientists reconfirmed the results. The experiment would be conducted some more times to make sure of the correctness of the result.A. Nothing can travel faster than light.B. Albert Einstein's 1905 special theory of relativity which states that nothing can travel faster than light, may be rechecked.C. Result obtained in just one experiment is not a conclusive to overthrow a theory believed by many.D. There was an error in the result obtained in the first experiment.E. The discovery of the speed of neutrinos is an accidental discovery.Which of the statements A, B, C, D and E mentioned above represents an inference that can be drawn from the above statement?
  1.    A
  2.    B
  3.    C
  4.    D
  5.    E
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> C


The reason for the shock and disbelief among the scientists is their belief that nothing can travel faster than light. Hence, (A) is an assumption.

Since it is proved twice that there are particles which travel faster than light, the scientists may check the correctness of the long held Einstein's theory that nothing can travel faster than light. Hence, (B) is a possible effect.

It is said that the test would be conducted some more times to confirm the result. From this it can be inderstood that result from one experiment cannot be taken as conclusive evidence. Hence, (C) is an inference.

There is no information weather the first experiment is conducted properly or not. Hence, it can neither be concluded nor is an assumption that there was an error in the first experiment. Hence, (D) is out of context.

It is not clear whether the experiment is done with the intention of finding the speed of neutrinos or it is an accidental discovery. Hence, (E) is out of context.

Statement (C) is an inference.


Question 16. Read the above passage, answer the below question.Which of the statements A, B, C, D and E mentioned above is a conclusion that can be drawn from the above statement?
  1.    A
  2.    B
  3.    C
  4.    D
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> None of these


The reason for the shock and disbelief among the scientists is their belief that nothing can travel faster than light. Hence, (A) is an assumption.

Since it is proved twice that there are particles which travel faster than light, the scientists may check the correctness of the long held Einstein's theory that nothing can travel faster than light. Hence, (B) is a possible effect.

It is said that the test would be conducted some more times to confirm the result. From this it can be inderstood that result from one experiment cannot be taken as conclusive evidence. Hence, (C) is an inference.

There is no information weather the first experiment is conducted properly or not. Hence, it can neither be concluded nor is an assumption that there was an error in the first experiment. Hence, (D) is out of context.

It is not clear whather the experiment is done with the intention of finding the speed of neutrinos or it is an accidental discovery. Hence, (E) is out of context.

None of the given statements is a conclusion.


Question 17. Read the above passage, answer the below question.Which of the following is a possible reason that made the ministry to suggest yoga training for the army personnel?
  1.    A
  2.    B
  3.    C
  4.    D
  5.    E
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> D


The ministry suggested yoga for army personnel to keep them mentally and physically fit. Statement (D) indicates that the only way to gain mental and physical fitness is through yoga. This could be the possible reason for the minister to suggest yoga. Hence, (D) is a possible reason.


Question 18. Read the above passage, answer the below question.Which of the following is a possible effect if the ministry's suggestion is implemented?
  1.    A
  2.    B
  3.    C
  4.    D
  5.    E
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> E


If the ministry's suggestion is implemented they would gain the trust of the local people and as a result anomisity between the army personnel and local people. hence, (E) is the possible effect.


Question 19. "Yoga sessions should be conducted for the Indian Army personnel to keep them mentally and physically fit which in turn keeps them motivated and helps them win the local population's trust" - A comment by the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India.A. Yoga helps in curing certain kinds of heart ailments.B. Different countries use different methods to keep their armed forces personnel motivated.C. Yoga is not part of training provided to armed forces personnel at present.D. It is found that yoga is the only way to gain physical and mental fitness.E. Animosity between the army personnel and the local people will decrease.Which of the following weakens the ministry's argument for the need of yoga sessions?
  1.    A
  2.    B
  3.    C
  4.    D
  5.    E
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> B


The ministry commented that Yoga must be imparted to army personnel to keep them mentally and physically fit. Bur according to B there are other methods to keep the army personnel mentally and physically fit. This weakens the comment that yoga is the only way. Hence, (B) weakens the argument.


Question 20. Read the above passage, answer the below question.Which of the statements A, B, C, D and E mentioned above is a possible effect of the discovery made?
  1.    A
  2.    B
  3.    C
  4.    D
  5.    E
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> B


The reason for the shock and disbelief among the scientists is their belief that nothing can travel faster than light. Hence, (A) is an assumption.

Since it is proved twice that there are particles which travel faster than light, the scientists may check the correctness of the long held Einstein's theory that nothing can travel faster than light. Hence, (B) is a possible effect.

It is said that the test would be conducted some more times to confirm the result. From this it can be inderstood that result from one experiment cannot be taken as conclusive evidence. Hence, (C) is an inference.

There is no information weather the first experiment is conducted properly or not. Hence, it can neither be concluded nor is an assumption that there was an error in the first experiment. Hence, (D) is out of context.

It is not clear whather the experiment is done with the intention of finding the speed of neutrinos or it is an accidental discovery. Hence, (E) is out of context.

Statement (B) is a possible effect.


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