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Statement followed by two inferences: which follow

This type of question, asked 7 times: 2 Mar 2023 Tier II, 3 Mar 2023 Tier II, 6 Mar 2023 Tier II, 26 Oct 2023 Tier II, 18 Jan 2025 Tier II, 20 Jan 2025 Tier II, 18 Jan 2026 Tier II. All 7 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    2 Mar 2023 Tier II

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    Directions: A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement. Statement: National Expressway-A is the widest expressway and is used by few people. When people find an empty and wide road, people drive at high speed, which leads to accidents. Inference: I. All accidents happen due to over speeding. II. High speed increases the risk of accident.

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  2. Question 2

    3 Mar 2023 Tier II

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    Directions: A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement. Statement: Extensive use of pesticides in agricultural production contaminates soil and water, remain in the crops and finally enter food chain, thereby posing threat to the human beings. Inference: I. Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production is not good for people. II. Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production can have a bad effect on water.

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  3. Question 3

    6 Mar 2023 Tier II

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    Directions: A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement. Statement: Many students are addicted to mobile games and this leads to poor academic performance. Inference: I. Many Students are not paying attention to studies due to mobile games. II. It is only because of mobile games that students fail in the examination.

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  4. Question 4

    26 Oct 2023 Tier II

    46
    One statement is given, and it is followed by two inferences numbered I and II. Read the statement and decide which of the inferences is/are true for the given statement. Statements: Fuel prices in India are inflating day by day, and there is no upper limit in its price increase. Inferences: I. Central and State governments have not cut down their respective taxes on fuel. II. Inflation in the international market is influencing the rising fuel prices.

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  5. Question 5

    18 Jan 2025 Tier II

    47
    Read the following information and answer the question which follows. “Similar to expert puzzle solvers, Solver S employs systematic problem-solving approaches, ensuring efficient and accurate resolutions to complex challenges." Which of the following can be inferred from the given statement? (An inference is something which is not directly stated but can be derived from the given facts/information in the statement) 1. The efficiency and accuracy of Solver S in resolving complex challenges may be attributed to their systematic problem-solving methods. 2. Solver S utilizes systematic problem-solving approaches, similar to expert puzzle solvers.

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  6. Question 6

    20 Jan 2025 Tier II

    31
    Read the following information and answer the question which follows. “Like seasoned gardeners, Gardener G practices crop rotation to maintain soil fertility, leading to thriving and diverse plant growth." Which of the following can be inferred from the given statement? (An inference is something which is not directly stated but can be derived from the given facts/information in the statement) 1. The thriving and diverse plant growth in Gardener G's garden is likely influenced by the practice of crop rotation. 2. Gardener G is consulted by other gardeners in the area for best gardening practices.

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  7. Question 7

    18 Jan 2026 Tier II

    56
    In the following question, one statement is given, followed by certain inferences. Consider the statement to be true even if it seems to contradict commonly known facts. Read the inferences carefully and decide which of them logically follow(s) from the given statement. Statement: Humans cannot match the data processing speed of supercomputers, which perform billions of calculations per second. Inferences: I. Humans are less efficient than supercomputers in data processing. II. Humans and supercomputers differ in their capabilities.

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