Question

The policy-makers in India are unaware of prevalent hunger

• 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 E If the inference is 'definitely false', i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts

"And this co-existence of grain surpluses with large-scale hunger should make any serious policy-maker think and examine the existing policy mix with a view to ensure faster economic growth and reduction in poverty." - from this final statement of the passage, it is clear that the policy-makers are not unaware of the prevalent hunger. Thus the given inference is definitely false. D is the answer.