Question

In 2001, there was a recession in garment export.

• A. If the inference is 'definitely true', i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.
• B. If the inference is 'probably true' though not 'definitely true' in the light of the facts given
• 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.
• D. If the inference is 'probably false' though not 'definitely false' in the light of the facts given.
• 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 1

The correct option is 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.

The passage provides no data for the year 2000 so we cannot infer that there was a recession in garment export (no data to compare 2001's data with and reach a conclusion). There is inadequate data. Thus C is the answer.