MCQ: Evaluating Inferences - 1 - SSC CGL MCQ

The statement suggests that people who regularly eat breakfast tend to have lower rates of obesity and other health problems. This means that eating breakfast can prevent these health problems, which is the only logical inference from the given statement. Option I is incorrect as it is not mentioned that skipping breakfast causes obesity and other health problems. Option III is also incorrect as it is not mentioned that people who are obese should stop eating breakfast.

The statement mentions that the latest polls suggest that the ruling party is likely to win the upcoming election by a large margin. From this, it can be inferred that the ruling party is the most popular choice among voters. This is the only logical inference from the given statement. Option I is incorrect as it is not mentioned that the opposition party should withdraw from the election. Option III is also incorrect as it is not mentioned that the election results have already been decided.

The statement mentions that a new study has found that people who exercise regularly have a lower risk of developing heart disease. From this, it can be inferred that regular exercise can help reduce the risk of developing heart disease. This is a logical inference from the given statement. However, it is not mentioned that people who don’t exercise regularly are guaranteed to develop heart disease, making option I incorrect. Option II is also incorrect as exercise is not the only factor that affects the risk of developing heart disease.

The statement mentions that the government has announced a new policy to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in the next 10 years. From this, it can be inferred that the government is taking steps to combat climate change. This is a logical inference from the given statement. Option II is incorrect as the statement mentions the specific goal of reducing carbon emissions, indicating that the new policy will have an impact on the environment. Option III is also incorrect as the statement directly contradicts this inference.

The statement mentions that the local hospital has announced the opening of a new wing dedicated to cancer treatment. From this, it can be inferred that the hospital is expanding its facilities to include a new wing for cancer treatment. This is a logical inference from the given statement. Additionally, it can be inferred that the new wing will only treat patients with cancer, which is also mentioned in the statement. Therefore, option III is also correct. Option II is incorrect as there is no mention of a shortage of staff in the statement.

The statement mentions that the school has announced a new policy to promote gender equality. From this, it can be inferred that the school values gender equality and is taking steps to promote it. This is a logical inference from the given statement. Option I is incorrect as there is no mention of whether the school previously had a policy that discriminated against certain genders. Option II is also incorrect as the statement does not mention anything about the impact of the new policy on the students.

The statement mentions that the company has decided to lay off 500 employees due to financial losses. From this, it can be inferred that the company is facing financial difficulties. This is a logical inference from the given statement. Option II is incorrect as there is no mention of the performance of the employees who were laid off. Option III is also incorrect as there is no information provided in the statement about whether the company will be able to recover from its financial losses after the layoffs.

The statement mentions that the price of oil has increased by 10% in the past month. From this, it can be inferred that either the demand for oil has increased or the supply of oil has decreased, or both. Therefore, options I and II are both possible inferences from the statement. Option III is incorrect as there is no mention of the price of other commodities in the statement.

The statement mentions that the sales of the company have increased by 15% in the last quarter. From this, it can be inferred that either the company has launched a new product, improved its marketing strategies, or the overall market for the company’s products has grown, or a combination of these factors. Therefore, options II and III are both possible inferences from the statement. Option I is incorrect as there is no mention of the company launching a new product in the statement.

The statement mentions that the education system needs to be reformed to meet the needs of modern society. From this, it can be inferred that the current education system is outdated and is not producing graduates with relevant skills. Additionally, it can be inferred that modern society requires a different set of skills from what is currently being taught in schools. Therefore, all options I, II, and III are possible inferences from the statement.

The statement mentions that the number of tourists visiting the country has decreased significantly this year. From this, it can be inferred that the tourism industry in the country is facing challenges. Therefore, option I is the only possible inference from the statement. Option II is incorrect as there is no mention of the country not being a popular tourist destination in the statement. Option III is also incorrect as there is no mention of the government needing to take measures to promote the country as a tourist destination in the statement.

The statement mentions that the government has announced a new tax policy that will increase taxes on luxury goods. From this, it can be inferred that the government wants to generate more revenue through taxes. Therefore, option II is the only possible inference from the statement. Option I is incorrect as there is no mention of the government wanting to discourage people from buying luxury goods in the statement. Option III is also incorrect as there is no mention of the government trying to address income inequality by targeting luxury goods in the statement.

The statement mentions that the company’s profits have doubled in the last quarter. From this, it can be inferred that the company has been successful in increasing its profit margins. It can also be inferred that the company’s revenue has also doubled in the last quarter, as this would be necessary for the profits to double. Therefore, options I and III are possible inferences from the statement. Option II is incorrect as there is no mention of the company’s expenses in the statement.

The statement mentions that the university has decided to offer a new course on artificial intelligence. From this, it can be inferred that the university has expertise in artificial intelligence. It can also be inferred that the demand for courses in artificial intelligence is increasing, as the university is offering a new course on this topic. Therefore, options I and III are possible inferences from the statement. Option II is incorrect as there is no mention of the university wanting to attract more international students in the statement.

The statement mentions that the company has announced a voluntary recall of its popular product. From this, it can be inferred that the company has discovered a defect in its product, which could be potentially dangerous for the customers. Therefore, option I is a possible inference from the statement. Option II is incorrect as there is no mention of the company wanting to improve customer satisfaction in the statement. Option III is also incorrect as there is no mention of the company facing a lawsuit related to its product in the statement.