Question

World economy witnessed an upward trend during pre-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

The correct option is C the 'data are inadequate', i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false

Here, no conclusive inference can be drawn out as the data given are insufficient. The passage mentions that there was a slowdown in the world economy post- September 11. However, it does not state what was the economic trend before September 11. The data given regarding cotton acreage in India and the yarn industry also does not provide enough information to help conclude that the world economy witnessed an upward trend pre-September 11.