Passage Inference
Directions: In each question below is given a passage followed by some inferences. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon the degree of truth or falsity of the inference.
Mark answer
1) if you think that the answer is definitely true.
2) if you think that the answer is probably true.
3) if the data provided is inadequate to answer the question.
4) if the answer is definitely false.
5) if the answer is probably false.
Passage:
The most recent case of euthanasia in India was that of a Mumbai couple who approached the courts to seek medical termination of a pregnancy after the legally permissible abortion time limit had been crossed. According to the parents, the foetus had been detected to have serious disabilities which would affect the quality of life of the child if born. The court denied them permission, giving its own logic underlining the unborn baby’s right to live despite disabilities. Fortunately or unfortunately, the issue was resolved in a different way when the mother suffered a miscarriage a little later and lost the baby.
Globally, in a landmark case, a British teenage girl won the right to die the way she wants. Terminally ill Hanah Jones, just 13 years old, has spent much of the past eight years in hospital wards undergoing treatment for leukaemia. Euthanasia is complex because the issue is attached to ending life, voluntarily. Surprisingly, today it has been legalised only in a handful of countries. But here too and elsewhere the many forms of euthanasia have been taken into consideration.
1. The courts in India have the authority to sanction euthanasia.
2. The courts consider the age of the foetus before granting permission for abortion.
3. It is fortunate that the Mumbai couple lost the baby.
4. The author is against legalising euthanasia.
5. The British courts allow anyone to die the way one want.
1. The Mumbai couple approached the court because the courts have the authority to sanction euthanasia. Hence, the inference is definitely true.
A. if you think that the answer is definitely true.
B. if you think that the answer is probably true.
C. if the data provided is inadequate to answer the question.
D. if the answer is definitely false.
E. if the answer is probably false.
Answer: A
2) In the first passage, the couple approached the court as the legally permissible abortion time limit had been crossed. From this we can definitely conclude that there is a legally permissible time limit for abortion. So, the inference is definitely true.
A. if you think that the answer is definitely true.
B. if you think that the answer is probably true.
C. if the data provided is inadequate to answer the question.
D. if the answer is definitely false.
E. if the answer is probably false.
Answer: B
3) At the end of the first paragraph “Fortunately or unfortunately the issue.....lost the baby”. The author himself is not sure whether the incident is fortunate or unfortunate. So, the inference is definitely false.
A. if you think that the answer is definitely true.
B. if you think that the answer is probably true.
C. if the data provided is inadequate to answer the question.
D. if the answer is definitely false.
E. if the answer is probably false.
Answer: E
4) In the second paragraph it is given that “surprisingly today it has been.... countries”. From this we can conclude that the author is in favour of euthanasia. Hence, the inference is definitely false.
A. if you think that the answer is definitely true.
B. if you think that the answer is probably true.
C. if the data provided is inadequate to answer the question.
D. if the answer is definitely false.
E. if the answer is probably false.
Answer: E
5) No where in the world one can die in the way one want, but if the person cannot be soured by any medical treatment, those persons can die that to with the permission of the courts. So, the inference is definitely false.
A. if you think that the answer is definitely true.
B. if you think that the answer is probably true.
C. if the data provided is inadequate to answer the question.
D. if the answer is definitely false.
E. if the answer is probably false.
Answer: E
Statement and Assumption
Directions (1 - 5): In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.
Give answer
(A) If only assumption I is implicit
(B) If only assumption II is implicit
(C) If either I or II is implicit
(D) If neither I nor II is implicit
(E) If both I and II are implicit.
1. Statement: "You are hereby appointed as a programmer with a probation period of one year and your performance will be reviewed at the end of the period for confirmation." - A line in an appointment letter.
Assumptions:
The performance of an individual generally is not known at the time of appointment offer.
Generally, an individual tries to prove his worth in the probation period.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer: E
2. Statement: It is desirable to put the child in school at the age of 5 or so.
Assumptions:
At that age the child reaches appropriate level of development and is ready to learn.
The schools do not admit children after six years of age.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer: A
3. Statement: "In order to bring punctuality in our office, we must provide conveyance allowance to our employees." - In charge of a company tells Personnel Manager.
Assumptions:
Conveyance allowance will not help in bringing punctuality.
Discipline and reward should always go hand in hand.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer: B
4. Statement: Unemployment allowance should be given to all unemployed Indian youth above 18 years of age.
Assumptions:
There are unemployed youth in India who needs monetary support.
The government has sufficient funds to provide allowance to all unemployed youth.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer: A
5. Statement: "If you trouble me, I will slap you." - A mother warns her child.
Assumptions:
With the warning, the child may stop troubling her.
All children are basically naughty.
A. Only assumption I is implicit
B. Only assumption II is implicit
C. Either I or II is implicit
D. Neither I nor II is implicit
E. Both I and II are implicit
Answer: A
Statement and Conclusion
Directions (1 - 5): In each of the following questions, a statement/group of statements is given followed by some conclusions. Without resolving anything yourself choose the conclusion which logically follows from the given statements).
1. Soldiers serve their country.
A. Men generally serve their country.
B. Those who serve their country are soldiers.
C. Some men who are soldiers serve their country.
D. Women do not serve their country because they are not soldiers.
Answer: C
2. A factory worker has five children. No one else in the factory has five children.
A. All workers in the factory have five children each.
B. Everybody in the factory has children.
C. Some of the factory workers have more than five children.
D. Only one worker in the factory has exactly five children.
Answer: D
3. Television convinces viewers that the likelihood of their becoming the victim of a violent crime is extremely high; at the same time by its very nature, TV persuades viewers to passively accept whatever happens to them.
A. TV viewing promotes criminal behaviour.
B. TV viewers are most likely to be victimized than others.
C. People should not watch TV.
D. TV promotes a feeling of helpless vulnerability in viewers.
Answer: D
4. A forest has as many sandal trees as it has Ashoka trees. Three-fourth of the trees are old ones and half of the trees are at the flowering stage.
A. All Ashoka trees are at the flowering stage.
B. All sandal trees are at the flowering stage.
C. At least one-half of the Ashoka trees are old.
D. One-half of the sandal trees are at the flowering stage.
E. None of these
Answer: E
5. The government is soon going to introduce a bill which would permit the instituting of private universities under very strict directions.
A. We have some private universities in our country even now.
B. The demand for more universities is being stepped up.
C. Such directions can also be issued without informing the Parliament.
D. The government gives directions to establish anything in private sector.
E. Unless and until the directions are given, the private universities can charge exorbitant fees.
Answer: B
Statement and Argument
Directions (1 - 5): Each question given below consists of a statement, followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.
Give answer:
(A) If only argument I is strong
(B) If only argument II is strong
(C) If either I or II is strong
(D) If neither I nor II is strong and
(E) If both I and II are strong.
1. Statement: Should India encourage exports, when most things are insufficient for internal use itself?
Arguments:
Yes. We have to earn foreign exchange to pay for our imports.
No. Even selective encouragement would lead to shortages.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E. Both I and II are strong
Answer: A
2. Statement: Should all the drugs patented and manufactured in Western countries be first tried out on sample basis before giving licence for sale to general public in India?
Arguments:
Yes. Many such drugs require different doses and duration for Indian population and hence it is necessary.
No. This is just not feasible and hence cannot be implemented.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E. Both I and II are strong
Answer: A
3. Statement: Should India make efforts to harness solar energy to fulfil its energy requirements?
Arguments:
Yes, Most of the energy sources used at present is exhaustible.
No. Harnessing solar energy requires a lot of capital, which India lacks in.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E. Both I and II are strong
Answer: A
4. Statement: Should there be students union in college/university?
Arguments:
No. This will create a political atmosphere in the campus.
Yes, it is very necessary Students are future political leaders.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E. Both I and II are strong
Answer: E
5. Statement: Should India give away Kashmir to Pakistan?
Arguments:
No. Kashmir is a beautiful state. It earns a lot of foreign exchange for India.
Yes. This would help settle conflicts.
A. Only argument I is strong
B. Only argument II is strong
C. Either I or II is strong
D. Neither I nor II is strong
E. Both I and II are strong
Answer: A