Question

The yarn manufacturers have marginally suffered during post-September 11 period.

• A. the inference is 'definitely true', i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given
• B. the inference is 'probably true' though not 'definitely true' in the light of the facts given
• C. the 'data are inadequate', i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false
• D. the inference is 'probably false' though not 'definitely false' in the light of the facts given
• E. the inference is 'definitely false', i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

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

The inference drawn is definitely false because it clearly states in the passage that the cotton glut in world markets post-September 11 and the consequent slowdown in the World economy had one positive consequence which was that the yarn manufacturers got higher prices for their product.