MCQ: Drawing Inferences - 2 - SSC CGL MCQ

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 number of tourists visiting the country has increased by 20% compared to last year. From this, it can be inferred that the country has increased its marketing efforts to attract more tourists. This is a logical inference from the given statement. Option I is incorrect as there is no mention of the country opening up more tourist attractions. Option III is also incorrect as there is no information provided in the statement about whether the country has relaxed its visa requirements for tourists.

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 government has announced a new tax on sugary drinks. From this, it can be inferred that the government is trying to reduce the consumption of sugary drinks by making them more expensive through the tax. This is a logical inference from the given statement. Additionally, it can be inferred that the tax will generate revenue for the government, as taxes are a source of government revenue. Therefore, option II is also correct. Option III is incorrect as there is no mention of whether the tax on sugary drinks will be the only tax imposed by the government.

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 police have arrested a suspect in connection with the robbery that took place last night. From this, it can be inferred that the police have enough evidence to prove that the arrested person committed the robbery. This is a logical inference from the given statement. Option II is incorrect as there is no mention of whether the robbery was well-planned and organized or not. Option III is also incorrect as there is no mention of whether the police are taking steps to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.

The statement mentions that the city council has approved a new law prohibiting smoking in public parks. From this, it can be inferred that the new law will make it illegal to smoke in public parks. This is a logical inference from the given statement. Option I is incorrect as the statement does not mention that the city council believes that smoking in public parks is harmful to the environment. Option III is also incorrect as the statement does not mention that the city council is trying to promote healthy habits among its citizens.

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 company has announced that it will be laying off 500 employees due to financial difficulties. From this, it can be inferred that the company is struggling to stay afloat. This is a logical inference from the given statement. Option II is incorrect as it is not mentioned that the laid-off employees were not performing well. Option III is also incorrect as it is not mentioned that the remaining employees will receive a pay raise.

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 school district has announced that all students will have to wear uniforms starting next semester. From this, it can be inferred that students will no longer be able to express their individuality through their clothing choices. This is a logical inference from the given statement. Additionally, it is commonly believed that uniform policies can improve student behavior and academic performance, which is why option III can also be inferred. Option I is incorrect as it is not mentioned that the school district is trying to save money by not having to provide different clothes to students.

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 the government has announced a ban on the use of single-use plastic bags in all stores across the country. From this, it can be inferred that people will have to start carrying their own reusable bags when they go shopping. This is the only logical inference from the given statement. Option II is incorrect as it is not mentioned that all stores will have to shut down as they will not be able to use plastic bags anymore. Option III is also incorrect as it is mentioned that the ban on single-use plastic bags is to have a positive impact on the environment.

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 given above is not sufficient for us to infer the profession of Gunjan’s parents.
Just because she is a brilliant actress, it is not necessary for her parents to be in the same profession.
Therefore, inference I does not follows.

Similarly, working in Hollywood movies is not a parameter to judge whether Gunjan is a brilliant actress or not.
Therefore, inference II does not follow.

Hence, None of the inference follows.