Question

There may not be large differences in the height of boys and girls from $2^{nd}$ to $5^{th}$ 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 ‘data is 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 ‘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 B

If the inference is ‘probably true’ though not ‘definitely true’ in the light of the facts given.

Conclusion is probably true as it is clearly given in the passage that at the ages of 2, 5 and 9. Comparative heights neither turn out to be uniformly higher or lower.