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Reading Comprehension Questions

Multiple choice

The contribution of agriculture to Indian economy rose substantially after independence.

Directions: A passage is given below which is followed by an inference that can be drawn from the facts stated in the passage. You have to examine the inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity. 

In the overall economy of India, agriculture is the largest sector of economic activity. It plays a crucial role in the country's economic development by providing food to its people and raw materials to industry. It accounts for the largest share to the national income. The share of the various agricultural commodities, annual husbandry and ancillary activities has been more than 40 percent since independence. During the decade of the fifties, it actually contributed about half of the national output.

  1. If the inference is ‘Definitely true’, i.e. it properly follows from the given facts

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

  3. If the 'Data is inadequate', i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false

  4. If the inference is ‘Probably false’ though not ‘definitely false’ in the light of the facts given

  5. If the inference is ‘Definitely false’, i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'The share of the various agricultural commodities, annual husbandry and ancillary activities has been more than 40 percent since independence.' The share before independence is not given. So, no such comparison can be made from the given data.

Multiple choice

In older days, the presence of oil used to be predicted on the ground of personal experience rather than scientific evidence.

Directions: A passage is given below which is followed by some probable inferences based upon the data in the passage. You have to examine this passage carefully and thoroughly and then decide the validity of each of the inferences and give the answer.

Seismology has revolutionized in the field of exploration. Formerly, any explosion was conducted on earth surface for creating shock waves and with the reflection of these waves one could get valuable information about the earth’s interior. It was not easy to analyze seismic data because to get the complete information. It is necessary to perceive comprehensively the various data. Technology has also revolutionized sequentially in the field of exploration and transformed it into a practical science than art. Today, it is easy to get 3D images while in past it was not quite easy to combine even 2D images. Nevertheless these are important verified stake but there are some other resources which help the Geologists to indicate them regarding the availability of oil and gas inside earth’s interior.

  1. If the inference is 'Definitely True' means that it follows properly with the given data.

  2. If the inference is 'Probably True' means that it is not definitely with the context of given data.

  3. If the 'Data are Inadequate' means that you can determine whether the inference is likely to be true or false in the light of given passage.

  4. If the inference is 'Probably False' means that it is not definitely false with the context of given data.

  5. If the inference is 'Definitely False' means that it does not follow with the given data or it is completely irrelevant in context of given data.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The statement 'In older days, the presence of oil used to be predicted on the ground of personal experience rather than scientific evidence' is NOT mentioned anywhere in the passage. The passage discusses modern seismology and 3D imaging but never contrasts it with older prediction methods. Since the passage provides no information about historical prediction methods, the data are inadequate to evaluate this inference.

Multiple choice

Only 3D seismic images are not sufficient to find out the availability of natural resources in earth's interior.

Directions: A passage is given below which is followed by some probable inferences based upon the data in the passage. You have to examine this passage carefully and thoroughly and then decide the validity of each of the inferences and give the answer.

Seismology has revolutionized in the field of exploration. Formerly, any explosion was conducted on earth surface for creating shock waves and with the reflection of these waves one could get valuable information about the earth’s interior. It was not easy to analyze seismic data because to get the complete information. It is necessary to perceive comprehensively the various data. Technology has also revolutionized sequentially in the field of exploration and transformed it into a practical science than art. Today, it is easy to get 3D images while in past it was not quite easy to combine even 2D images. Nevertheless these are important verified stake but there are some other resources which help the Geologists to indicate them regarding the availability of oil and gas inside earth’s interior.

  1. If the inference is 'Definitely True' means that it follows properly with the given data.

  2. If the inference is 'Probably True' means that it is not definitely with the context of given data.

  3. If the 'Data are Inadequate' means that you can determine whether the inference is likely to be true or false in the light of given passage.

  4. If the inference is 'Probably False' means that it is not definitely false with the context of given data

  5. If the inference is 'Definitely False' means that it does not follow with the given data or it is completely irrelevant in context of given data.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The passage states that 3D images are 'important verified stake but there are some other resources which help the Geologists to indicate them regarding the availability of oil and gas.' This clearly indicates that while 3D seismic images are valuable, they alone are not sufficient - other resources are also needed. This directly supports the inference as 'Definitely True'.

Multiple choice

Only seismic data can help us for locating the oil and gas inside earth's interior.

Directions: A passage is given below which is followed by some probable inferences based upon the data in the passage. You have to examine this passage carefully and thoroughly and then decide the validity of each of the inferences and give the answer.

Seismology has revolutionized in the field of exploration. Formerly, any explosion was conducted on earth surface for creating shock waves and with the reflection of these waves one could get valuable information about the earth’s interior. It was not easy to analyze seismic data because to get the complete information. It is necessary to perceive comprehensively the various data. Technology has also revolutionized sequentially in the field of exploration and transformed it into a practical science than art. Today, it is easy to get 3D images while in past it was not quite easy to combine even 2D images. Nevertheless these are important verified stake but there are some other resources which help the Geologists to indicate them regarding the availability of oil and gas inside earth’s interior.

  1. If the inference is 'Definitely True' means that it follows properly with the given data.

  2. If the inference is 'Probably True' means that it is not definitely with the context of given data.

  3. If the 'Data are Inadequate' means that you can determine whether the inference is likely to be true or false in the light of given passage.

  4. If the inference is 'Probably False' means that it is not definitely false with the context of given data.

  5. If the inference is 'Definitely False' means that it does not follow with the given data or it is completely irrelevant in context of given data.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Multiple choice

Manufacturing sector no longer depends on agricultural sector.

Directions: A passage is given below which is followed by several possible inferences that can be drawn from the facts states in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity. 

The performance of India agriculture is largely dependent on amount of rainfall across the country. A substantive part of the cultivable land is dependent on irrigation which is directly related to monsoon. However, agriculture and allied activities account for less than even one-fourth of the total GDP. The component of the manufacturing sector that depends on agriculture for the supply of intermediates is not very high, which suggests that the structure of industrialization has changed over the years. Several components of the tertiary sector that are crucial for the growth of the rest of the economy have grown sizably, thanks to IT ad BPO. So it is less likely that aggregate economic growth will be adversely affected if rainfall is scanty. Yet, a somewhat different picture emerges if we look deeper into the matter. Still, a very significant chunk of the population and workforce depends on agriculture for its livelihood. A decline in agriculture reduces per capita food availability, which in turn, pulls down the standard of living

  1. If the inference is 'Definitely True' i.e. it properly follows from the given facts.

  2. If the inference is 'Probably True' though not 'definitely true' in the light of facts given.

  3. If the 'Data are Inadequate' i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

  4. If the inference is 'Probably False' though not 'definitely false' in the light of the facts given.

  5. If the inference is 'Definitely False' i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The passage states that 'the component of the manufacturing sector that depends on agriculture for the supply of intermediates is not very high,' not that it has no dependency at all. The statement 'no longer depends' is too absolute and contradicts the passage which indicates some continued dependency, though reduced.

Multiple choice

Weak monsoon will have adverse effect on GDP even though non-agricultural sector activities may continue to be the same.

Directions: A passage is given below which is followed by several possible inferences that can be drawn from the facts states in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity. 

The performance of India agriculture is largely dependent on amount of rainfall across the country. A substantive part of the cultivable land is dependent on irrigation which is directly related to monsoon. However, agriculture and allied activities account for less than even one-fourth of the total GDP. The component of the manufacturing sector that depends on agriculture for the supply of intermediates is not very high, which suggests that the structure of industrialization has changed over the years. Several components of the tertiary sector that are crucial for the growth of the rest of the economy have grown sizably, thanks to IT ad BPO. So it is less likely that aggregate economic growth will be adversely affected if rainfall is scanty. Yet, a somewhat different picture emerges if we look deeper into the matter. Still, a very significant chunk of the population and workforce depends on agriculture for its livelihood. A decline in agriculture reduces per capita food availability, which in turn, pulls down the standard of living

  1. If the inference is 'Definitely True' i.e. it properly follows from the given facts.

  2. If the inference is 'Probably True' though not 'definitely true' in the light of facts given.

  3. If the 'Data are Inadequate' i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

  4. If the inference is 'Probably False' though not 'definitely false' in the light of the facts given.

  5. If the inference is 'Definitely False' i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

While the passage suggests weak monsoon is 'less likely' to affect aggregate GDP growth, it also acknowledges that reduced agriculture impacts standard of living. However, the passage doesn't provide specific quantitative data about how weak monsoon would affect GDP if non-agricultural activities remained constant - it only says the adverse effect is 'less likely' not that it won't occur.

Multiple choice

The industrialization process had undergone significant changes over the past few decades.

Directions: A passage is given below which is followed by several possible inferences that can be drawn from the facts states in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity. 

The performance of India agriculture is largely dependent on amount of rainfall across the country. A substantive part of the cultivable land is dependent on irrigation which is directly related to monsoon. However, agriculture and allied activities account for less than even one-fourth of the total GDP. The component of the manufacturing sector that depends on agriculture for the supply of intermediates is not very high, which suggests that the structure of industrialization has changed over the years. Several components of the tertiary sector that are crucial for the growth of the rest of the economy have grown sizably, thanks to IT ad BPO. So it is less likely that aggregate economic growth will be adversely affected if rainfall is scanty. Yet, a somewhat different picture emerges if we look deeper into the matter. Still, a very significant chunk of the population and workforce depends on agriculture for its livelihood. A decline in agriculture reduces per capita food availability, which in turn, pulls down the standard of living

  1. If the inference is 'Definitely True' i.e. it properly follows from the given facts.

  2. If the inference is 'Probably True' though not 'definitely true' in the light of facts given.

  3. If the 'Data are Inadequate' i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

  4. If the inference is 'Probably False' though not 'definitely false' in the light of the facts given.

  5. If the inference is 'Definitely False' i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The passage directly states that 'the structure of industrialization has changed over the years.' However, the inference specifies 'past few decades' while the passage only says 'over the years' without a specific timeframe. This makes the inference probably true rather than definitely true.

Multiple choice

The present disposal method of industrial effluents has enhanced the problem of pollution of environments.

Directions: A passage is given below which is followed by several possible inferences that can be drawn from the facts states in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity. 

The management of hazardous wastes is a very important problem area relating to environment arising out of the rapid industrial development of India.  If has resulted, in particular, from the development of petrochemicals, chemicals, electronics, heavy engineering and automobile industry. This development has led to the formation of poisonous and hazardous wastes. As a consequence, the residue left as a result of treatment of material of drainage and industrial effluents has created a very and land resources/ Today the world of industry and the government are facing the challenge of hazards wastes, safe transport and the disposal of the industrial wastes. The lack of adequately scientific method of treatment, collection and disposal has created a pressure in the field of industry. This problem is being accentuated by shape of badly managed and designed disposal measures. They are providing a great problem of environments.

  1. If the inference is 'Definitely True' i.e. it properly follows from the given facts.

  2. If the inference is 'Probably True' though not 'definitely true' in the light of facts given.

  3. If the 'Data are Inadequate' i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

  4. If the inference is 'Probably False' though not 'definitely false' in the light of the facts given.

  5. If the inference is 'Definitely False' i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The passage explicitly states that badly managed and designed disposal measures 'are providing a great problem of environments' and that hazardous waste residues 'has created a very [problem] and land resources.' This directly supports that present disposal methods have enhanced pollution problems.

Multiple choice

India has developed an Ullia-modern method of pollution free transports.

Directions: A passage is given below which is followed by several possible inferences that can be drawn from the facts states in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity. 

The management of hazardous wastes is a very important problem area relating to environment arising out of the rapid industrial development of India.  If has resulted, in particular, from the development of petrochemicals, chemicals, electronics, heavy engineering and automobile industry. This development has led to the formation of poisonous and hazardous wastes. As a consequence, the residue left as a result of treatment of material of drainage and industrial effluents has created a very and land resources/ Today the world of industry and the government are facing the challenge of hazards wastes, safe transport and the disposal of the industrial wastes. The lack of adequately scientific method of treatment, collection and disposal has created a pressure in the field of industry. This problem is being accentuated by shape of badly managed and designed disposal measures. They are providing a great problem of environments.

  1. If the inference is 'Definitely True' i.e. it properly follows from the given facts.

  2. If the inference is 'Probably True' though not 'definitely true' in the light of facts given.

  3. If the 'Data are Inadequate' i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

  4. If the inference is 'Probably False' though not 'definitely false' in the light of the facts given.

  5. If the inference is 'Definitely False' i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The passage discusses hazardous waste management challenges and mentions 'safe transport' as a challenge being faced. It provides no information about India developing any 'ultra-modern method of pollution free transport.' The term 'ultra-modern' and specific claims about such a system are not addressed in the passage.

Multiple choice

Non-industrial and non-agricultural sector activities have considerably grown over the past few years.

Directions: A passage is given below which is followed by several possible inferences that can be drawn from the facts states in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity. 

The performance of India agriculture is largely dependent on amount of rainfall across the country. A substantive part of the cultivable land is dependent on irrigation which is directly related to monsoon. However, agriculture and allied activities account for less than even one-fourth of the total GDP. The component of the manufacturing sector that depends on agriculture for the supply of intermediates is not very high, which suggests that the structure of industrialization has changed over the years. Several components of the tertiary sector that are crucial for the growth of the rest of the economy have grown sizably, thanks to IT ad BPO. So it is less likely that aggregate economic growth will be adversely affected if rainfall is scanty. Yet, a somewhat different picture emerges if we look deeper into the matter. Still, a very significant chunk of the population and workforce depends on agriculture for its livelihood. A decline in agriculture reduces per capita food availability, which in turn, pulls down the standard of living

  1. If the inference is 'Definitely True' i.e. it properly follows from the given facts.

  2. If the inference is 'Probably True' though not 'definitely true' in the light of facts given.

  3. If the 'Data are Inadequate' i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

  4. If the inference is 'Probably False' though not 'definitely false' in the light of the facts given.

  5. If the inference is 'Definitely False' i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The passage directly states: 'Several components of the tertiary sector that are crucial for the growth of the rest of the economy have grown sizably, thanks to IT and BPO.' The tertiary sector is non-industrial and non-agricultural, so this statement is definitely true based on the passage.

Multiple choice

The industrially developed nations have successfully prepared plans for safe transport and disposal of industrial pollutants.

Directions: A passage is given below which is followed by several possible inferences that can be drawn from the facts states in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity. 

The management of hazardous wastes is a very important problem area relating to environment arising out of the rapid industrial development of India.  If has resulted, in particular, from the development of petrochemicals, chemicals, electronics, heavy engineering and automobile industry. This development has led to the formation of poisonous and hazardous wastes. As a consequence, the residue left as a result of treatment of material of drainage and industrial effluents has created a very and land resources/ Today the world of industry and the government are facing the challenge of hazards wastes, safe transport and the disposal of the industrial wastes. The lack of adequately scientific method of treatment, collection and disposal has created a pressure in the field of industry. This problem is being accentuated by shape of badly managed and designed disposal measures. They are providing a great problem of environments.

  1. If the inference is 'Definitely True' i.e. it properly follows from the given facts.

  2. If the inference is 'Probably True' though not 'definitely true' in the light of facts given.

  3. If the 'Data are Inadequate' i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

  4. If the inference is 'Probably False' though not 'definitely false' in the light of the facts given.

  5. If the inference is 'Definitely False' i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The passage focuses specifically on India's hazardous waste management challenges and the lack of adequate treatment and disposal methods. It provides no information about industrially developed nations or their success in planning safe transport and disposal. The inference is about other countries not mentioned in the passage.

Multiple choice

Stiff competitions among the prospective buyers have resulted into erosion of value of the biotech companies.

Directions: A passage is given below which is followed by several possible inferences that can be drawn from the facts states in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity. 
Growth through acquisitions and alliances value for pharma and biotech manufacturers and their shareholders. However, companies and their investors may risk value destruction if they acquire rights to a drug that suddenly poses unanticipated safety related compliance violations committed by an acquired company could significantly impair the ultimate value of the translation and there potation of the acquirer. The pace of deal making between pharma and biotech companies continued to accelerate in 2006, increasing 17% to about $18 billion. Pharma companies were typically the buyers, and the premiums they paid increases substantially as competition intensified to secure access to novel drugs and biologic. The stakes increase everyday as competition pushes up prices and drives deal making to earlier development stages with greater uncertainty and less time to complete through due diligence.

  1. If the inference is 'Definitely True' i.e. it properly follows from the given facts.

  2. If the inference is 'Probably True' though not 'definitely true' in the light of facts given.

  3. If the 'Data are Inadequate' i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

  4. If the inference is 'Probably False' though not 'definitely false' in the light of the facts given.

  5. If the inference is 'Definitely False' i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The passage states that 'premiums they paid increases substantially as competition intensified' and that 'competition pushes up prices and drives deal making.' This indicates competition is INCREASING value (higher premiums), not eroding it. The statement directly contradicts the passage.

Multiple choice

The ground water of industrial cities and the surrounding areas in India has escaped the hazardous impact of industrial effluents.

Directions: A passage is given below which is followed by several possible inferences that can be drawn from the facts states in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity. 

The management of hazardous wastes is a very important problem area relating to environment arising out of the rapid industrial development of India.  If has resulted, in particular, from the development of petrochemicals, chemicals, electronics, heavy engineering and automobile industry. This development has led to the formation of poisonous and hazardous wastes. As a consequence, the residue left as a result of treatment of material of drainage and industrial effluents has created a very and land resources/ Today the world of industry and the government are facing the challenge of hazards wastes, safe transport and the disposal of the industrial wastes. The lack of adequately scientific method of treatment, collection and disposal has created a pressure in the field of industry. This problem is being accentuated by shape of badly managed and designed disposal measures. They are providing a great problem of environments.

  1. If the inference is 'Definitely True' i.e. it properly follows from the given facts.

  2. If the inference is 'Probably True' though not 'definitely true' in the light of facts given.

  3. If the 'Data are Inadequate' i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

  4. If the inference is 'Probably False' though not 'definitely false' in the light of the facts given.

  5. If the inference is 'Definitely False' i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The passage explicitly states that residues from industrial effluents 'has created a very [problem] and land resources' and that hazardous wastes are creating environmental problems. The statement that groundwater has 'escaped' hazardous impact directly contradicts the passage.

Multiple choice

Environmental pollution in the industrially advanced cities of India is the maximum.

Directions: A passage is given below which is followed by several possible inferences that can be drawn from the facts states in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity. 

The management of hazardous wastes is a very important problem area relating to environment arising out of the rapid industrial development of India.  If has resulted, in particular, from the development of petrochemicals, chemicals, electronics, heavy engineering and automobile industry. This development has led to the formation of poisonous and hazardous wastes. As a consequence, the residue left as a result of treatment of material of drainage and industrial effluents has created a very and land resources/ Today the world of industry and the government are facing the challenge of hazards wastes, safe transport and the disposal of the industrial wastes. The lack of adequately scientific method of treatment, collection and disposal has created a pressure in the field of industry. This problem is being accentuated by shape of badly managed and designed disposal measures. They are providing a great problem of environments.

  1. If the inference is 'Definitely True' i.e. it properly follows from the given facts.

  2. If the inference is 'Probably True' though not 'definitely true' in the light of facts given.

  3. If the 'Data are Inadequate' i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

  4. If the inference is 'Probably False' though not 'definitely false' in the light of the facts given.

  5. If the inference is 'Definitely False' i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The passage discusses hazardous waste problems from industrial development but doesn't provide comparative data about pollution levels across different cities or state that industrially advanced cities have 'maximum' pollution. The inference is plausible given the context but not definitely established by the passage.

Multiple choice

Biotech companies are not prime capable to acquire pharmaceutical companies.

Directions: A passage is given below which is followed by several possible inferences that can be drawn from the facts states in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity. 
Growth through acquisitions and alliances value for pharma and biotech manufacturers and their shareholders. However, companies and their investors may risk value destruction if they acquire rights to a drug that suddenly poses unanticipated safety related compliance violations committed by an acquired company could significantly impair the ultimate value of the translation and there potation of the acquirer. The pace of deal making between pharma and biotech companies continued to accelerate in 2006, increasing 17% to about $18 billion. Pharma companies were typically the buyers, and the premiums they paid increases substantially as competition intensified to secure access to novel drugs and biologic. The stakes increase everyday as competition pushes up prices and drives deal making to earlier development stages with greater uncertainty and less time to complete through due diligence.

  1. If the inference is 'Definitely True' i.e. it properly follows from the given facts.

  2. If the inference is 'Probably True' though not 'definitely true' in the light of facts given.

  3. If the 'Data are Inadequate' i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

  4. If the inference is 'Probably False' though not 'definitely false' in the light of the facts given.

  5. If the inference is 'Definitely False' i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The passage states 'Pharma companies were typically the buyers' in deals with biotech companies. It doesn't state that biotech companies are 'not prime capable' to acquire pharma companies. While pharma is described as typically being buyers, the passage doesn't make any claim about biotech companies' acquisition capabilities. The statement is an overgeneralization not supported.