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Question 11.
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

Share of the services sector in India's GDP crossed the halfway mark in early 2000.
  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)
There is nothing in the passage which determines the share of services sector precisely "in early 2000".
Question 12.
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

Less than half of the total workforce is engaged in the agricultural sector 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 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)
55% is engaged in agriculture.
Question 13.
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

Growth in India's services sector post 2005 is more than 9%.
  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)
Probably true from the first sentence of the passage.
Question 14.
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 early nineties, the share of services sector in GDP for low per capita income group of countries was about 40%.
  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)
Deduced from the second sentence of the passage.
Question 15.
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 has now emerged as a high per capita income country.
  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)
The passage clearly says that in the Indian context, the services-led growth remains a puzzle at a low per capita the income.
Question 16.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative

An accepted way of measuring time is essential for the smooth functioning of society.
  1.    If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision-maker
  2.    If the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decision
  3.    If the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly
  4.    If the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision-maker
Answer: (a)
The statement is a major objective in making the decision one of the goals sought by the decision-maker.
Question 17.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative

Railroad supports precise time keeping.
  1.    If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision-maker
  2.    If the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decision
  3.    If the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly
  4.    If the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision-maker before considering the factor and alternative
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> If the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision-maker before considering the factor and alternative
Answer: (d)
This statement is a major assumption made in the passage.
Question 18.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative

Society judges people by the time at which they conduct certain activities.
  1.    If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision-maker
  2.    If the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decision
  3.    If the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly
  4.    If the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision-maker before considering the factor and alternative
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> If the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision-maker before considering the factor and alternative
Answer: (c)
This statement is a minor factor in making the decision.
Question 19.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative

In modern society, we must make more time for our neighbour’s.
  1.    If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision-maker
  2.    If the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decision
  3.    If the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly
  4.    If the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision-maker before considering the factor and alternative
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> If the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly
Answer: (c)
The statement is a minor factor in making the decision, a less important element bearing on or affecting a major factor rather than a Major objective directly.
Question 20.
Directions: Each of these questions has a statement based on the preceding passage. Evaluate each statement.Give answer:If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision makerIf the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decisionIf the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directlyIf the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision maker before considering the factor and alternative

The Phrase 'this tradition' in the passage refers to people's agreement on the measurement of time.
  1.    If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision-maker
  2.    If the statement is a Major Factor in making the decision; an aspect of the problem, specifically mentioned in the passage, which fundamentally affects and/or determines the decision
  3.    If the statement is a Minor Factor in making the decision; a less important element bearing on or affecting a Major Factor, rather than a Major Objective directly
  4.    If the statement is a Major Assumption in making the decision; a projection or supposition arrived at by the decision-maker before considering the factor and alternative
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> If the statement is a Major Objective in making the decision; one of the goals sought by the decision-maker
Answer: (a)
The phrase, this tradition, refers to the preceding clause 'people have been in rough agreement with their neighbours as to the time of day' means people don't have enough time for social activities.

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