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Question 1.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts

Many Indians, who below the poverty line, get necessary amount of proteins.
  1.    If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts given
  2.    If the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given
  3.    If the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
  4.    If the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts given
  5.    If the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> If the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
Answer: (c)
Data given in the passage is inadequate.
Question 2.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts

India's poverty alleviation programmes can only succeed after reaching agreement about the poverty line.
  1.    If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts given
  2.    If the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given
  3.    If the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
  4.    If the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts given
  5.    If the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> If the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
Answer: (c)
Nothing has been discussed in the passage regarding agreement about the poverty line.
Question 3.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts

People living above the poverty line are less likely to suffer from infections.
  1.    If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts given
  2.    If the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given
  3.    If the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
  4.    If the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts given
  5.    If the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> If the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given
Answer: (b)
It is given in the last line of the passage that protein related to resistance to infections.
Since people above the poverty line may get a sufficient amount of protein intake and so are less likely to suffer from infections.
Question 4.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts

In other countries, there is no controversy about defining the poverty line.
  1.    If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts given
  2.    If the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given
  3.    If the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
  4.    If the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts given
  5.    If the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> If the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
Answer: (c)
Nothing has been given in the passage regarding the poverty line in other countries.
Question 5.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts

People in urban areas are less physically weak compared to people in rural areas.
  1.    If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts given
  2.    If the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given
  3.    If the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
  4.    If the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts given
  5.    If the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> If the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given
Answer: (b)
It is probably true because calorie requirement per person in the urban areas is less than that of the rural areas.
Question 6.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts

Some countries in the Western World have fixed a price band for steel products in their domestic markets.
  1.    If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts given
  2.    If the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given
  3.    If the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
  4.    If the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts given
  5.    If the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> If the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts given
Answer: (d)
Such a scenario is unlikely when "global steel prices are ruling at 30% premium to domestic prices".
Question 7.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts

Price of steel is an integral part of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) of India.
  1.    If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts given
  2.    If the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given
  3.    If the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
  4.    If the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts given
  5.    If the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts given
Answer: (a)
Obvious from the first two sentences.
Question 8.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts

In the recent past, the increase in steel prices in the international market is much lower than that in the domestic market.
  1.    If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts given
  2.    If the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given
  3.    If the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
  4.    If the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts given
  5.    If the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option E. -> If the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
Answer: (e)
Read the last sentence.
Question 9.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts

There has been a decline in the rate of inflation in recent months in India.
  1.    If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts given
  2.    If the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given
  3.    If the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
  4.    If the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts given
  5.    If the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> If the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts given
Answer: (d)
This is unlikely given the Government's dogged efforts to keep steel prices and inflation under control.
Question 10.
Directions: Questions in the form of inferences/ conclusions are based on the passages given below. Each passage is followed by five inferences. You are required to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.Give answer:If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts givenIf the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts givenIf the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or falseIf the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts givenIf the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts

Government move to fix a price band of steel prices may adversely affect the steel manufacturing units in India.
  1.    If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts given
  2.    If the inference is probably true though not definitely true in the light of the facts given
  3.    If the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
  4.    If the inference is probably false though not definitely false in the light of the facts given
  5.    If the inference is definitely false i.e., it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> If the inference is definitely true, i.e., it properly follows from the statement of facts given
Answer: (a)
This move will only worsen the "challenging times".

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