Inference Based Passage MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Inference Based Passage - Download Free PDF

Key Points

• S1: The recent policy shift aims to foster greater fiscal decentralization within the federal structure.
  • This statement introduces the main idea: a policy change is being made to increase financial power and autonomy at lower (sub-national) levels of government in a federal system.
• S2: Sub-national governments will now have increased autonomy in levying certain taxes and managing a larger portion of locally generated revenue, although significant oversight from the central government regarding overall budgetary limits will remain.
  • This statement provides the specific details of the policy mentioned in S1. It explains *how* the decentralization will occur (increased autonomy, tax levying, revenue management) but also includes an important condition or limitation (central oversight remains).
• Relationship between S1 and S2:
  • S2 does not contradict S1; it describes the implementation of the policy S1 announces.
  • S2 does not merely contrast S1; it builds upon S1 by providing specifics.
  • While S2 confirms the *direction* of S1 (decentralization is happening), its primary function is to explain the *nature*, *scope*, and *limitations* of that decentralization. By detailing *how* the decentralization will occur and specifying that central oversight will *remain*, S2 adds nuance and conditions to the general statement in S1. This is the definition of qualifying a statement.

Key Points

• The word "perennial" means "lasting or existing for a long time."
• In the context of the passage, "perennial" is used to describe the rivers that have a continuous flow of water.
• The other options do not convey the meaning of "lasting or existing for a long time."

Additional Information

• Basin: An area of land where precipitation collects and drains off into a common outlet.
• Erosional: Related to the process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.
• Harnessed: To control and make use of (natural resources), especially to produce energy.

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

• To answer this question, first, let's carefully examine the passage:
• The passage discusses the perception of Indian textiles and garments in the classical Greek and Roman world. It highlights the high value placed on Indian textiles, such as saffron and indigo, as well as silk. These textiles were considered luxurious commodities, with silk in particular being associated with extravagance and decadence. The passage also mentions instances where individuals, such as Cleopatra and the Roman emperor Elagabalus, were noted for their use of foreign textiles, which sometimes led to negative perceptions regarding their morals or adherence to traditional Roman customs.
• Now, let's evaluate the options:
• Option 1: Indian textiles and garments were highly valued for their quality and richness, symbolizing luxury and status.
  • This option aligns with the information provided in the passage. It accurately reflects the perception of Indian textiles and garments as valuable commodities associated with luxury and status, as indicated by references to saffron, indigo, and silk. Thus, this is the correct answer.
• Option 2: Indian textiles were considered inferior and were rarely imported into the classical Greek and Roman world.
• This option contradicts the passage, which emphasizes the high value and significance of Indian textiles and garments in the classical Greek and Roman world. There is no indication in the passage that Indian textiles were considered inferior or rarely imported. Thus, this can not be the answer.
• Option 3: The use of Indian textiles and garments was strictly regulated by laws and edicts to prevent decadence.
  • There is no mention in the passage of strict regulation of Indian textiles and garments through laws and edicts. While there is a reference to Diocletian's Edict of Maximum Prices, which mentions the cost of raw silk, this does not imply strict regulation aimed at preventing decadence specifically related to Indian textiles. Thus, this can not be the answer.
• Option 4: Indian textiles were primarily associated with moral corruption and anti-Roman sentiment.
  • Although the passage mentions negative perceptions of extravagance and decadence associated with silk, there is no indication that Indian textiles were primarily associated with moral corruption and anti-Roman sentiment. Such associations are not explicitly mentioned in the passage. Thus, this can not be the answer.
• After carefully analyzing the passage and the options provided, it is evident that option 1 accurately reflects the perception of Indian textiles and garments in the classical Greek and Roman world. 
• Therefore, the correct answer is "Indian textiles and garments were highly valued for their quality and richness, symbolizing luxury and status."

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

• To answer this question, first, let's understand the overall theme of the passage:
• The passage emphasizes the importance of giving constructive feedback effectively. It suggests that effective feedback involves personalization, specificity, and reassurance. Feedback should be given to help the individual improve, and the deliverer of feedback should adopt an encouraging and supportive tone. Additionally, timing is highlighted as a crucial factor, advising against giving feedback at the end of a busy workday to allow individuals the space to process the feedback effectively. Overall, the passage stresses the significance of feedback in facilitating personal growth and goal achievement.
• Now, let's evaluate the options:
• Option 1: Constructive feedback should be given at the end of a busy workday.
  • This statement contradicts the advice provided in the passage. The passage explicitly advises against giving feedback at the end of a busy workday, suggesting that it's not an optimal time for individuals to process feedback effectively. Thus, this statement is inconsistent with the passage's guidance.
• Option 2: Feedback should be tailored to the individual and include specific examples.
  • This statement aligns with the advice provided in the passage. The passage emphasizes the importance of providing specific examples and personalizing feedback to the individual to make it more effective. Thus, this statement is consistent with the passage.
• Option 3: Reassurance and personal connection are important elements of effective feedback.
  • This statement is consistent with the advice provided in the passage. The passage highlights the significance of reassurance and personal connection in delivering constructive feedback. Thus, this statement is consistent with the passage.
• Option 4: Timing plays a crucial role in ensuring feedback is well-received and processed.
  • This statement aligns with the advice provided in the passage. The passage emphasizes the importance of choosing the right timing for giving feedback to ensure it is well-received and processed effectively. Thus, this statement is consistent with the passage.
• After careful consideration, it's evident that option 1 is not consistent with the advice provided in the passage. The passage advises against giving feedback at the end of a busy workday, making option 1 the correct answer.
• Therefore, the correct answer is "Constructive feedback should be given at the end of a busy workday."

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

• To answer this question, first, let's dissect the passage to understand its main points:
• The passage discusses the challenges of communication within the late Universe. It introduces the concept of inventing a practical method for intergalactic communication, suggesting that nearby galaxies could be reachable with a time lag. However, communication with really distant galaxies presents a significant obstacle. Even if fast probes are assumed, the passage highlights that most galaxies reached would be unable to send messages back due to another horizon. As the Universe ages, communication becomes increasingly difficult, with isolation prevailing, and communication networks limited to small groups of gravitationally bound galaxies.
• Now, let's evaluate the options:
• Option 1: The late Universe experiences enhanced communication among galaxies due to advanced technologies.
  • This statement contradicts the passage, which indicates that communication becomes increasingly difficult in the late Universe due to the expansion of the Universe, leading to isolation rather than enhanced communication. Thus, this can not be the answer.
• Option 2: Communication within distant galaxies becomes feasible through the development of fast probes.
  • While the passage mentions the possibility of using fast probes, it also highlights that even with such technology, communication with the most distant galaxies may still be impossible due to another horizon. Thus, this statement is not entirely supported by the passage.
• Option 3: Intergalactic communication within the late Universe is limited to small clusters of gravitationally bound galaxies.
  • This statement accurately reflects the main idea of the passage. The passage discusses how communication becomes increasingly isolated in the late Universe, with communication only possible within small groups of galaxies that remain gravitationally bound to each other. Thus, this is the correct answer.
• Option 4: The late Universe fosters extensive communication networks between the Milky Way and distant galaxies.
  • The passage does not support this statement. The passage suggests that communication with distant galaxies becomes increasingly difficult, leading to isolation rather than extensive communication networks.
• After carefully analyzing the passage and evaluating the options, we can conclude that option 3 can be inferred from the passage as it best reflects the late Universe's communication dynamics as described in the passage.
• Therefore, the correct answer is "Intergalactic communication within the late Universe is limited to small clusters of gravitationally bound galaxies."

The correct answer is Sindhu.

Key Points

• The word Hindu is derived from the Sanskrit word Sindhu which is the local name for the Indus River. Hence option 3 is correct.
• Indus flows through the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent.
• Sindhu also means sea. 

Additional Information

• The Indus River is historically famous in Asia.
• It is originated from the Tibetan Plateau and then flows through the Ladakh then entered into Pakistan and finally merge into the Arabian Sea after travelling a distance of 3180 km. 

Important Points

The correct answer is option 4.

• The following is stated in the passage- "The possibility of losing helium forever poses the threat of a real crisis because its unique qualities are extraordinarily difficult, if not impossible to duplicate."
• Clearly, losing helium poses a real crisis because it is a gas that has unique qualities that are difficult to duplicate.

The correct answer is option 2), i.e. maturation.

• The following has been stated in the passage: “Growth, development and maturation occur side by side.”
• Only option 2) gives us the correct answer. 

The correct answer is option 3), i.e. skin tone. 

Key Points

• The answer can be found in the line, “Although growth is a characteristic of living beings, in all living beings, the rate of growth also depends on nutrition and living conditions, including the environment at home.” - here in this line, there is no mention of "skin tone". 
• The only option which gives us the correct answer is option 3). 

• Proliferate: (adjective) increase rapidly in number; multiply.
• Mammoth: (Adjective) huge, large in size 
• Diminish: (verb) make or become less.
• Tenacious: (adjective) tending to keep a firm hold of something.
   

The correct answer is option 4.

• The following is stated in the passage- "Helium – an inert, odourless, monatomic element known to lay people as the substance that makes balloons float and voices squeak when inhaled – could be gone from this planet within a generation. But helium is also instrumental in deep-sea diving,"
• Only option 4 is not mentioned in the passage.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. uranium.

The following is stated in the passage- "Helium is the byproduct of millennia of radioactive decay from the elements thorium and uranium."

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. "unchanging"

• The question asked is an incomplete sentence.
• in the last lines of the first paragraph of the given passage," rules or as we call them, laws of nature. If I throw a stick up in the air, it always falls down. If the sun sets in the west it always rises again the next morning, in the east. So, it becomes possible to figure things out."
• Here, the word 'always' signifies that there is no change in the rule of this planet. 

Hence, from the above explanation, it is clear that "unchanging" is the correct answer.

• The following has been stated in the passage: “Growth is a quantitative increase in size through increase in number of cells or elongation of cells.”

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. "​imagine pictures"

• In the last lines of the given passage, there is information given about stars, "Over the dying embers of the campfire, on a moonless night, we watched the stars. The night sky is interesting. There are patterns there. Without even trying, you can imagine pictures" but here, information regarding the enjoying the beauty is not given which makes the first option incorrect.
• in the given question the best thing about the sky is asked; however, in the second last line of the passage,  "Over the dying embers of the campfire, on a moonless night, we watched the stars.", is given where the information is given about moonless nights, not about the sky which makes option 2 wrong.
• Option 3 is also incorrect as there is no information given about feeling the cool air in the given passage.
• In the last lines of the given passage, there is information given about the sky night, "The night sky is interesting. There are patterns there. Without even trying, you can imagine pictures."  which clearly makes option 4 correct.

Hence, from the above explanation, "​imagine pictures" is the correct option to choose from.