Directions: The question below a set of four statements is given, followed by five answer options to categorize these statements as facts, inferences, and judgments. Consider the statements and decide which of the choices out of the four given is true.
F: Fact: If it relates to a known matter of direct observation, or an existing reality or something known to be true. J: Judgment: If it is an opinion or estimate or anticipation of common sense or intention. I: Inference: If it is a logical conclusion or deduction about something, based on the knowledge of facts.
- In the fourth budget speech of Mr. P Chidambram, there was almost nothing for industry, except for the lowering of peak rate of customs duty, and a hike in dividends distribution tax.
- The logic of the Finance Minster must have been that since both industry and stock markets had been on the path of growth, there was no need to concede more sops to them.
- The Sensex reacted sharply and it plummeted 540 points on the budget day.
- The Finance Minister stated that the farm sector had grown by a mere 2.3% compared to the desired level of 4% in the 10th plan, and found wisdom in Nehru's comment that "everything else can wait, but not agriculture"
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