Question

There has been a drop of about 40 percent in use of credit card in the current year from the previous year.

• 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 inference is ‘probably false’ though not ‘definitely false’ in the light of the facts given.
• D. 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 D

If the inference is ‘definitely false’ i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.

It is mentioned in the passage that the number of credit cards dipped to about two crores as of end February 2010 from around 2.5 crores a year ago. Thus, the drop percentage is 20 percent.