MCQ: Drawing Inferences - 1 - SSC CGL MCQ

The statement mentions that the government has introduced a new tax on luxury goods. From this, it can be inferred that the government is trying to raise revenue through taxation. This leads to the inference that option I is correct. Furthermore, the government has introduced the tax on luxury goods, which indicates that it wants to discourage their purchase. Therefore, option II is also a possible inference from the statement. Option III is incorrect as there is no mention of the government wanting to promote the purchase of locally made goods 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.

The statement mentions that the city council has approved a new plan to build more affordable housing. From this, it can be inferred that there is a shortage of affordable housing in the city. Therefore, option II is a possible inference from the statement. Option I is incorrect as there is no mention of the cost of housing in the city in the statement. Option III is incorrect as there is no mention of the city council wanting to increase property values 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 government has announced a new policy to encourage the use of public transport. From this, it can be inferred that the government wants to reduce traffic congestion by encouraging people to use public transport. It can also be inferred that the government is concerned about air pollution, as public transport is often seen as a more environmentally friendly option than private vehicles. Therefore, options I and II are possible inferences from the statement. Option III is incorrect as there is no mention of the government wanting to increase revenue from public transport 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 CEO of the company has resigned, citing personal reasons. From this, it can be inferred that the CEO’s resignation is unexpected. Therefore, option II is the only possible inference from the statement. Option I is incorrect as there is no mention of the company’s financial performance under the CEO’s leadership in the statement. Option III is also incorrect as there is no mention of the company struggling to find a suitable replacement for the CEO 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 has announced a new product line that includes eco-friendly packaging. From this, it can be inferred that the company is committed to reducing its carbon footprint. It can also be inferred that the company is responding to customer demand for more eco-friendly products. Therefore, options I and II are possible inferences from the statement. Option III is incorrect as there is no mention of the new product line being more expensive than the existing products in 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 policy that aims to promote the use of electric vehicles. From this, it can be inferred that the government wants to reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels, as electric vehicles are powered by electricity and do not rely on fossil fuels like traditional vehicles. Therefore, option II is the only possible inference from the statement. Option I is incorrect as there is no mention of air pollution caused by traditional vehicles in the statement. Option III is incorrect as there is no mention of electric vehicles being more affordable than traditional vehicles 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 government has announced a reduction in the corporate tax rate. From this, it can be inferred that the government wants to improve the profitability of domestic companies. Additionally, it can be inferred that the government wants to attract more foreign investment by making it more attractive to do business in the country. Therefore, options I and III are both possible inferences from the statement. Option II is incorrect as there is no mention of the government wanting to increase revenue by encouraging more companies to register 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 company has announced a new policy to allow employees to work from home twice a week. From this, it can be inferred that the company wants to provide a better work-life balance for its employees. Additionally, it can be inferred that the company wants to reduce its office space and save costs by allowing employees to work from home. Therefore, both options I and II are possible inferences from the statement. Option III is incorrect as there is no mention of employee turnover in the statement.