Directions (Q.1-5): 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 and decided upon its degree of truth or falsity.
Mark Answer:
(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 inference is ‘data 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., if it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.
Passage: The United State’s defense budget for the year 2011-2012 is one which will have a phenomenal impact on the rest of the world. The increase in the fund allocation by a staggering 18.3% over the previous year will raise some eyebrows. This rise is attributed to a sense of insecurity in the USA due to the growing authority of other potential superpowers such as China and India. Now, all eyes will be on the Indian defense budget due to be announced next month.
Q.1. All eyes are on the Indian defense budget because China does not make its defense budget public.
Passage: The United State’s defense budget for the year 2011-2012 is one which will have a phenomenal impact on the rest of the world. The increase in the fund allocation by a staggering 18.3% over the previous year will raise some eyebrows. This rise is attributed to a sense of insecurity in the USA due to the growing authority of other potential superpowers such as China and India. Now, all eyes will be on the Indian defense budget due to be announced next month.
Q.2. Another aim of the US’s defense budget was to intimidate the rival countries with the mammoth size of the budget.
Passage: The United State’s defense budget for the year 2011-2012 is one which will have a phenomenal impact on the rest of the world. The increase in the fund allocation by a staggering 18.3% over the previous year will raise some eyebrows. This rise is attributed to a sense of insecurity in the USA due to the growing authority of other potential superpowers such as China and India. Now, all eyes will be on the Indian defense budget due to be announced next month.
Q.3. Over the years, India has emerged as a strong nation and has a potential to become a superpower.
Passage: The United State’s defense budget for the year 2011-2012 is one which will have a phenomenal impact on the rest of the world. The increase in the fund allocation by a staggering 18.3% over the previous year will raise some eyebrows. This rise is attributed to a sense of insecurity in the USA due to the growing authority of other potential superpowers such as China and India. Now, all eyes will be on the Indian defense budget due to be announced next month.
Q.4. South Africa is another nation which is a potential superpower.
Passage: The United State’s defense budget for the year 2011-2012 is one which will have a phenomenal impact on the rest of the world. The increase in the fund allocation by a staggering 18.3% over the previous year will raise some eyebrows. This rise is attributed to a sense of insecurity in the USA due to the growing authority of other potential superpowers such as China and India. Now, all eyes will be on the Indian defense budget due to be announced next month.
Q.5. The UN has put a cap on its member nation’s defense spending for the future, which will hinder both India’s and China’s progress.
Directions (Q. 6-7): Study the following information to answer the given questions:
In a meeting six persons – P, Q, R, S, T and U – playing different sports – are sitting at a circular table facing the center. R who plays tennis is sitting opposite to P who is sitting two places left to the person who plays hockey. Q and U are sitting as farthest as possible and neither of them plays cricket. The person who plays cricket is sitting next to T who does not play football. Chess player is sitting to the immediate right of Q. One of the given persons is a boxer.
Q.6. Who is sitting opposite to the person who plays hockey?
1) Q
2) P
3) U
4) T
5) Cannot be determined
Q.7. Which of the following sports does the person sitting opposite to R play?
1) Football
2) Boxing
3) Cricket
4) Chess
5) None of these
Directions (Q. 8-10): Study the following information carefully to answer these questions:
Eight friends – F, J, K, P, R, T, V and W – are sitting at a circular table facing the centre. T is third to the right of F and second to the left of W, P and R are not neighbours of W. R is third to the right of K. Only J is sitting between W and K.
Q.8. Which of the following is the correct position of T with respect to K?
1) Second to the left
2) Third to the left
3) Third to the right
4) Second to the right
5) None of these
Q.9. Which of the following pairs has the first person to the immediate left of the second person?
1) RP
2) FJ
3) VT
4) JW
5) JK
Q.10. Who is to the immediate right of F?
1) J
2) P
3) R
4) V
5) None of these
Solutions:
Ans.1. 3; There is no data available about the Chinese defense budget and hence such an inference cannot be made.
Ans.2. 2; This statement may be true. The passage speculates that the reason for such a huge budget may be because of rival upcoming nations. But whether the budget itself is for intimidation cannot be inferred, and as this is just a speculation, the given statement cannot be called a definite truth.
Ans.3. 1; This statement is definitely true because the passage clearly hints at the growth of India and China as potential superpowers, and also the fact that India’s defense budget is eagerly awaited, leaves little doubt of its growth.
Ans.4. 3; There is no information about South Africa in the passage, and thus, nothing can be said for sure.
Ans.5. 3; There is no information about the UN budget cap in the passage, and thus, nothing can be said for sure.
Solutions for Questions(6 – 7):
Ans.6. 4
Ans.7. 3
Solutions for Questions(8 – 10):
Ans.8. 5
Ans.9. 5
Ans.10. 2
