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Directions: A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement.

Statement:

Extensive use of pesticides in agricultural production contaminates soil and water, remain in the crops and finally enter food chain, thereby posing threat to the human beings.

Inference:

I. Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production is not good for people.

II. Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production can have a bad effect on water.

The correct answer is If both I and II follow

Statement:

Extensive use of pesticides in agriculture contaminates soil and water, remains in crops, and finally enters the food chain, thereby posing a threat to human beings.

Inference I:

Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production is not good for people.
✔️ The statement clearly says pesticides enter the food chain and pose a threat to human beings.
➡️ So, this inference follows.

Inference II:

Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production can have a bad effect on water.
✔️ The statement mentions that pesticides contaminate soil and water.
➡️ So, this inference also follows.
Final Answer:  Both Inference I and Inference II follow.

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Important Questions from Statements and Inferences

  1. Directions: A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement.

    Statement:

    National Expressway-A is the widest expressway and is used by few people. When people find an empty and wide road, people drive at high speed, which leads to accidents.

    Inference:

    I. All accidents happen due to over speeding.

    II. High speed increases the risk of accident.

  2. In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer.

    I. Country X reduced their crude oil import by 6% in the last 5 years.

    II. The automobile industry in Country X has witnessed a sharp decline of 13% in its growth margin this year.

  3. Read the given statements carefully and answer the question.

    Knowledge and wisdom go hand in hand. The deeper the knowledge, the greater is the wisdom. Knowledge is awareness. Wisdom is required to tackle complications.

    Which of the following is true according to the given statement?
  4. Read the given information and decide the appropriate course of action.

    NEET examination has laid the following conditions to qualify for appearance in the NEET Exam.

    1. Candidate should pass Grade 12 with a minimum of 50% marks in Biology, Physics and Chemistry group.

    2. Candidate should have completed 17 years on 31-03-2018.

    3. Candidate should have opted for Biology. Physics and Chemistry in Grade 12.

    Candidate 1: Ram’s date of birth 14-05-2001, with 40% marks in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

    Candidate 2: Sham’s date of birth is 16-08-2000, with 60% marks in Biology, Physics and Chemistry.

    Who is eligible to write the NEET Exam?
  5. Statement: The headquarters of many e-commerce companies like Amazon is located in Seattle. .

    select the appropriate option from the following options

    A - statement is definitely true.

    B - The statement is probably true.

    C - statement can not be determined.

    D - statement is definitely false.

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