Q 2. Assumption

On the basis of the passage given above, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Sustainable production of India's cereal food grains is impossible without the diversity of pollinating animals.
 2. Monoculture of horticultural crops hampers the survival of insects.
 3. Pollinators become scarce in cultivated areas devoid of natural vegetation.
 4. Diversity in insects induces diversity of plants.
 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 only
b) 2, 3 and 4 only
c) 1 and 2 only
d) 3 and 4 only
Answer: d
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Statement 1 is incorrect because the passage does not talk about Indian situation particularly. The passage does not talk about hampering agricultural diversity due to monoculture practices leading to a reduction in pollinators making statement 2 incorrect. Statements 3 and 4 are correct because they are supported by the last two statements of the passage. Thus, option (d) is correct answer.

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Q 4. Assumption

On the basis of the passage given above, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. BPA may alter embryonic development in vivo.
 2. Biochemical and cell-based assays are useful in finding out treatments for pollution-induced diseases.
 3. Embryonic stem cells could serve as a model to evaluate the physiological effects of environmental pollutants.
 Which of the above assumptions are valid?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: c
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It can be assumed from the passage that the Bisphenol A (BPA). may alter embryonic development in vivo from the line " mouse embryonic stem cells upon treatment with BPA, a compound known to cause heart diseases, diabetes, and developmental abnormalities in humans".  Hence, statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the passage is not about finding out treatment but measuring neurotoxic effects. It can be assumed from the passage that Embryonic stem cells could serve as a model to evaluate the physiological effects of environmental pollutants. Hence, statement 3 is correct.

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Q 11. Assumption

On the basis of the passage given above, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Fig trees can often be keystone species in natural forests.
 2. Fig trees can grow where other large woody species cannot grow.
 3. Sacred trees can have a role in biodiversity conservation.
 4. Fig trees have a role in the seed dispersal of other tree species.
 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Answer: d
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Fig trees provide food for wildlife species and support a density and diversity of frugivores where resources are scarce and absent. This is what a keystone species does for an ecosystem. Hence, statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because there is a difference between tree being absent or trees cannot grow. Trees might be absent for multiple reasons. Fig trees have a role in seed dispersal and supports diversity of frugivores and co-existence of nature and human. Thus, helping in biodiversity conservation. Fig trees attract frugivores which are responsible for seed dispersal thus playing a key role in seed dispersal of other tree species.
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Q 14. Assumption

On the basis of the passage given above, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. People who are obsessed with personal hygiene tend to ignore the community hygiene.
 2. Emergence of multi-drug resistant germs can be prevented by personal cleanliness.
 3. Entry of the market in the domain of hygiene increases the risk of infectious diseases.
 4. Scientific and micro-level interventions are not sufficient to bring down the burden of infectious diseases.
 5. It is community hygiene implemented through public health measures that is really effective in the battle against infectious diseases.
 Which of the above assumptions are valid?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 and 4 only
c) 4 and 5 only
d) 1.2 and 4 only
Answer: c
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Statement 1 is incorrect as the passage does not establish the fact that the people obsessed with personal hygiene tend to ignore community hygiene. Statement 2 has no basis. Further, the entry of the market in this domain has created a false sense of security; it cannot be established that it increases the risk of infectious diseases per se. Hence, statement 3 is correct. Statement 5 is correct as passage talks about ‘experiences from western Europe’ on role of community hygiene in bringing down infection rates. Scientific and micro-level interventions referring to personal and domestic hygiene not sufficient to bring down the burden of diseases can be directly inferred from the essence of the passage.
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Q 23. Assumption

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Oil producing countries are one of the reasons for high food prices.
 2. If there is a food crisis in the world in the near future, it will be in the emerging economies.
 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: d
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The passage does not explicitly mention that oil producing countries are one of the reasons for high food prices. Also the second statement is not true because it is a causative agent not a resultant factor.
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Q 24. Assumption

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Rising GDP is essential for a country to be a developed country.
 2. Rising GDP guarantees a reasonable distribution of income to all households.
 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: d
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     ● Assumption 1: Rising GDP is essential for a country to be a developed country.  
       ● Explanation: While a rising GDP is often associated with economic growth, it is not the sole determinant of a country's development status. Other factors such as healthcare, education, infrastructure, and social welfare also play crucial roles. Therefore, this assumption is not valid.  
     ● Assumption 2: Rising GDP guarantees a reasonable distribution of income to all households.  
       ● Explanation: A rising GDP indicates overall economic growth but does not necessarily ensure equitable income distribution. Income inequality can still persist or even worsen despite GDP growth. Hence, this assumption is also not valid.  
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Q 31. Assumption

What is the most logical assumption that can be made from the passage given above?

a) No man can live without adhering to some religious denomination.
b) It is the duty of everyone to propagate one's religious denomination.
c) Religious denominations tend to ignore the unity of man.
d) Men do not understand their own religious denomination.
Answer: c
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When we consider our religion to be the correct one and all others as false, we are assuming that all men are not united by any shared common values or principles.
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Q 33. Assumption

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Equality is a prerequisite for people to participate in the multiple transactions of society from a position of confidence.
 2. Occurrence of inequality is detrimental to the survival of democracy.
 3. Equal standing of all citizens is an idea that cannot actually be realised even in a democracy.
 4. Right to equality should be incorporated into our values and day-to-day political vocabulary.
 Which of the above assumptions are valid?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 4 only
d) 3 and 4 only
Answer: c
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    ● Statement 1: Equality as a prerequisite for confident participation in society is valid. It emphasizes the importance of equal opportunities for all individuals to engage effectively in societal transactions.  
     ● Statement 2: While inequality can challenge democracy, it is not necessarily detrimental to its survival. Thus, this assumption is not universally valid.  
     ● Statement 3: The idea that equal standing cannot be realized even in a democracy is a pessimistic view and not necessarily valid.  
     ● Statement 4: Incorporating the right to equality into values and political vocabulary is a valid assumption, promoting equality as a fundamental societal value.  
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Q 61. Assumption

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Modern democracies rely on the market forces to enable them to be welfare states.
 2. Markets ensure sufficient economic growth necessary for democracies to be effective.
 3. Government programmes are needed for those left behind in economic growth.
 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b
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  •   Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect because they go against arguments made in the passage.
  •   As the markets cannot ensure equity (as understood from the various lines of the passage), government programs are needed to complement the market outcomes, to help those who have not benefited by the "efficient distribution of resources" of the markets. Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Q 2. Assumption

On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. State should have some institutions ensure its appropriate role in a digital society.
 2. State should ensure that private parties do not violate the citizens' right to privacy.
 3. Digital economy is not compatible with the idea of not violating the citizens' privacy.
 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 and 2
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 only
Answer: a
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• Statement 1 and 2 are correct as can be understood from the last sentence.

• The role of the State, therefore, is not just to abstain from preventing rightful free expression, but also to actively ensure that private parties are not able to block it."

• With states not preventing the citizens from exercising their rights and by establishing institutions to check for violation of an individual's right, it can play its role in digital society.

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Q 21. Assumption

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Relying on foreign investment in the long run is not an economically sound policy.
 2. Policies must be undertaken to reduce volatility in foreign private investment.
 3. Policies must be undertaken to strengthen domestic private investment.
 4. Public investment should be given priority over private investment.
 5. Substantial public investment in education and health should be undertaken.
 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1, 2 and 4
b) 1, 3 and 5
c) 2, 4 and 5
d) 3 only
Answer: b
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  " Foreign private investment is more volatile" thus statement 1 is correct.

  Statement 2 is wrong as the passage makes no such reference to capability of the State to reduce such foreign investment volatility.

  "the technology diffusion is not at all certain because the existing state of physical and human capital in India may prove inadequate for the diffusion". Since, human capital is inadequate, substantial public investment in education and health should be undertaken. Statement 5 is correct.

  Since FDI could not be trusted with increasing employment, policies must support domestic investment. Statement 3 is right.

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Q 23. Assumption

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Lower tax rates in a country invariably translate into greater investments in higher education.
 2. Investment in the education of children ensures their economic freedom.
 3. Economic freedom has a positive impact on building up human capital.
 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: c
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  Statement 1 is incorrect as it is an extreme statement because of the use of the word "invariably".

  It is economic freedom which leads to investment in education and not vice versa. So, statement 2 is wrong.

  Statement 3 is correct since greater economic freedom leads to investment in education which is a key component for building human capital.

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Q 44. Assumption

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. High risks involved in holding maximum water in reservoirs are due to our over-dependence on hydropower projects.
 2. Storage capacity of dams should not be fully used before or during monsoon season.
 3. Role of dams in flood control is underestimated in India.
 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: d
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  We are not overly dependent on hydropower and role of dams have been realized in India for a long time, that led to numerous dams built across India and has helped control flood. As per UPSC answer is D.

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Q 64. Assumption

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Genome editing does not require the transfer of genes from one plant to another.
 2. Through genome editing, the chosen genes can be altered precisely in a manner akin to the natural process that helps plants to adapt to the environmental factors.
 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c
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  The passage mentions genome editing as finding the part of a plant genome that could be changed to render it less vulnerable to disease, or resistant to certain herbicides, or to increase yields. Statement 1 is true.   As the passage mentions, “This evolutionary process can effectively be speeded up now that it is possible to examine plant genomes in detail in laboratories, and create mechanisms through which the relevant genes can be altered very precisely”.  Statement 2 is true.

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Q 77. Assumption

On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. A society without well educated people cannot be transformed into a modern society.
 2. Without acquiring culture, a person's education is not complete.
 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
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     ● Option A: 1 only - This option is incorrect because the passage does not explicitly state that a society without well-educated people cannot be transformed into a modern society. While education is important, the passage does not make this direct assumption.  
     ● Option B: 2 only - This option is correct. The passage implies that acquiring culture is an essential part of education, suggesting that without culture, education is incomplete.  
     ● Option C: Both 1 and 2 - This option is incorrect because, as explained, assumption 1 is not valid based on the passage.  
     ● Option D: Neither 1 nor 2 - This option is incorrect because assumption 2 is valid as per the passage.  
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Q 78. Assumption

On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Large scale soil erosion is a major reason for widespread food insecurity in the world.
 2. Soil erosion is mainly anthropogenic.
 3. Sustainable management of soils helps in combating climate change.
 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b
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  Assumption 1 is wrong as the link between soil erosion and food insecurity is not established in the passage.   It is not mentioned anywhere in the passage that man is responsible for soil erosion.

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Q 79. Assumption

On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Economic power is the only reason for the existence of inequality in a society.
 2. Inequality of different kinds, income, wealth, etc. reinforces power.
 3. Economic power can be analysed more through its effects than by direct empirical methods.
 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b
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Q 8. Assumption

Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Global warming has a bearing on the planet's biological evolution.
 2. Separation of land masses causes the release of huge quantities of carbon into the atmosphere.
 3. Increased warming of Earth's atmosphere can change the composition of its flora and fauna.
 4. The present man-made global warming will finally lead to conditions similar to those which happened 56 million years ago.
 Which of the assumptions given above are valid?

a) 1 and 2
b) 3 and 4
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 and 4
Answer: c
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  Assumption 1 is clearly valid.

  Assumption 2 is too far-fetched, and cannot be deduced.

  Assumption 3 is valid as clearly stated.

  Assumption 4 again is too far-fetched as the amounts involved are too high.

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Q 26. Assumption

On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Governments and companies need to be adequately prepared to face the climate change.
 2. Extreme weather events will reduce the economic growth of governments and companies in future.
 3. Ignoring climate change is a huge risk for investors.
 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: c
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  The passage makes us aware of climate change and their impact.

  So, Assumption 1 and 3 are definitely correct.   Assumption 2 is strangely worded. “economic growth of governments” sounds wrong.

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Q 27. Assumption

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Making equality of opportunity a reality is the fundamental goal of the Indian education system.
 2. The present Indian school system is unable to provide egalitarian education.
 3. Abolition of private schools and establishment of more government schools is the only way to ensure egalitarian education.
 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 3 only
Answer: b
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     ● Statement 1: "Making equality of opportunity a reality is the fundamental goal of the Indian education system." This assumption is not necessarily valid as the passage does not explicitly state this as the fundamental goal.  
     ● Statement 2: "The present Indian school system is unable to provide egalitarian education." This assumption is valid as it aligns with the passage's implication that the current system is inadequate in providing equal education.  
     ● Statement 3: "Abolition of private schools and establishment of more government schools is the only way to ensure egalitarian education." This assumption is not valid as the passage does not suggest this as the sole solution.  
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Q 44. Assumption

On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Food safety is a complex issue that calls for a multipronged solution.
 2. Great investments need to be made in developing manpower for surveillance and training.
 3. India needs to make sufficient legislation for governing food processing industry.
 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: a
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     ● Statement 1: "Food safety is a complex issue that calls for a multipronged solution." This assumption is valid as food safety typically involves various factors such as regulation, enforcement, and public awareness, requiring multiple approaches.  
     ● Statement 2: "Great investments need to be made in developing manpower for surveillance and training." This is also a valid assumption because effective food safety management often requires skilled personnel for monitoring and training.  
     ● Statement 3: "India needs to make sufficient legislation for governing food processing industry." This assumption is not necessarily valid from the passage, as it may not specifically address legislative needs, focusing instead on broader strategies.  
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Q 65. Assumption

On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Regions of glaciers warm faster than other regions due to global warming.
 2. Global warming can lead to seafloor sedimentation in some areas.
 3. Melting glaciers can reduce marine biodiversity in some areas.

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: c
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     ● Statement 1: "Regions of glaciers warm faster than other regions due to global warming." This assumption is not necessarily true as global warming affects different regions in varying ways, and the passage does not provide specific evidence to support this claim. Therefore, this statement is incorrect.  
     ● Statement 2: "Global warming can lead to seafloor sedimentation in some areas." This is a plausible assumption as melting glaciers can contribute to increased sedimentation in marine environments. Thus, this statement is correct.  
     ● Statement 3: "Melting glaciers can reduce marine biodiversity in some areas." This is a valid assumption because the influx of freshwater and sediment from melting glaciers can disrupt marine ecosystems, potentially reducing biodiversity. Hence, this statement is correct.  
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Q 66. Assumption

On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Global warming is a frequently occurring natural phenomenon.
 2. The impending global warming will not adversely affect small mammals.
 3. Humans are responsible for the loss of the Earth's natural resilience.
 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b
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  Global warming has been accelerated by humans. We can't say if it's a frequent phenomenon from the passage.   Thus statement 3 is true, others are wrong.

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Q 67. Assumption

On the basis of the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Humans have been the main reason for the large scale extinction of plant species.
 2. Consumption of food mainly from locally cultivated crops ensures crop diversity.
 3. The present style of production and distribution of food will finally lead to the problem of food scarcity in the near future.
 4. Our food security may depend on our ability to preserve the locally cultivated varieties of crops.
 Which of the above assumptions are valid?

a) 1 and 3
b) 2 and 4
c) 2 and 3
d) 1 and 4
Answer: b
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     ● Option 1: Humans have been the main reason for the large-scale extinction of plant species. This assumption is not necessarily valid based on the passage, as it does not explicitly state that humans are the main cause of plant extinction.  
     ● Option 2: Consumption of food mainly from locally cultivated crops ensures crop diversity. This assumption is valid as it suggests that local cultivation supports diverse crop varieties.  
     ● Option 3: The present style of production and distribution of food will finally lead to the problem of food scarcity in the near future. This assumption is not directly supported by the passage, as it does not explicitly link current production methods to future scarcity.  
     ● Option 4: Our food security may depend on our ability to preserve the locally cultivated varieties of crops. This assumption is valid, as preserving local varieties is crucial for maintaining food security.  
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Q 49. Assumption

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. Climate change is not a challenge for developed countries.
 2. Climate change is a complex policy issue and also a development issue for many countries.
 3. Ways and means of finance must be found to enable developing countries to enhance their adaptive capacity.

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: c
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  •   Statement 1 is wrong as climate change is a challenge for developed countries too.
  •   Climate change indeed is a complex policy especially for developing countries are hit the hardest by climate change as they need to continue their financial development.
  •   The passage states that funding is required especially for countries like India. So statements 2 and 3 are correct.
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Q 54. Assumption

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. India continues to be a developing country essentially due to its faulty education system.
 2. Today's learners need to acquire new-age skill-sets.
 3. A good number of Indians go to some developed countries for education because the educational systems there are a perfect reflection of the societies in which they function.
 Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 and 3 only
b) 2 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: b
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  •   Passage tells us that our educational institutions haven't reformed with time and resemble factories whose only job is to produce conforming students.
  •   Our education system needs revamping.
  •   Thus option (b) is true.
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Q 26. Assumption

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. People always see the leisure time as a gift and use it for acquiring more material possessions.
 2. Use of leisure by some people to produce new and original things has been the chief source of human progress.
 Which of these assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: b
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  •   Statement 1 is wrong due to the word “always” – a generalization.
  •   Statement 2 is correct as it is clearly mentioned.
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Q 27. Assumption

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:
 1. A study of the famous battles of history would help us understand the modern warfare.
 2. Studying the history is essential for anyone who aspires to be a leader.
 Which of these assumptions is/are valid?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: d
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  •   Statement 1 is an invalid assumption because study of the famous battles of history is talked in context of learning leadership qualities and not understanding modern warfare.
  •   Statement 2 is also invalid as even though passage suggests importance of studying history, it never assumes it to be essential for all leaders.
  • Hence, the correct answer is option (d)
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Q 55. Assumption

Which among the following is the most logical and rational assumption that can be made from the above passage?

a) Innovation and R&D is the only way to reduce rural to urban migration.
b) Every rapidly growing country. needs to minimize the divergence between productivity in agriculture and other sectors.
c) Inclusive innovation and R&D can help create an egalitarian society.
d) Rapid urbanization takes place only when a country's cconomic growth is rapid.
Answer: c
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  •   Options (a) and (d) can be ruled out due to use of  “only”.
  •   Option (b) is not correct as it is too generalistic as the context of the passage is limited to India.
  •   Option (c) reflects the broad idea presented in the passage.
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Q 3. Assumption

With reference to the above passage, which of the following is the most valid assumption?

a) Building of weapons systems by us has instigated our neighbours to wage wars against us.
b) The greater spending on weapon-building by us would lessen the possibility of armed conflict with our neighbours.
c) It is necessary to have state of the art weapons systems for national security.
d) Many people in India believe that we are wasting our resources on weapon-building.
Answer: b
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In the passage, the views of the people who supports reduction of the defence expenditure on weapon-building is given. So, in the context of this passage, the most valid pre-assumption would be the opposite of it, which is option (b).

Option (a) gives the implications of the building of weapons. Option (c) talks about the national security and option (d) describes that spending on defence is the wastage of resources. Hence, option (b) is the correct answer.

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Q 24. Assumption

Which among the following is the most logical and rational assumption that can be made from the above passage?

a) The task of providing urban services is a complex issue which requires the organisational expansion of municipal bodies all over the country.
b) Our cities can provide better quality of life if our local government bodies have adequate staff with required skills and competencies.
c) Lack of skilled staff is due to the absence of institutions which offer the requisite skills in city management.
d) Our country is not taking advantage of the demographie dividend to manage the problems associated with rapid urbanization.
Answer: b
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According to the passage, the author gives the detail account of the problem of municipal corporations that are facing the various issues like skill competency. Infrastructure, Management problem, understaff, without any specialisation of relevant field etc. and due to these reasons, our cities are not getting better quality of life which local government bodies can provide. So, the most logical and rational assumption is the option (b) where as Option (a) talks about the provision of urban services is complex issues and can be solved by expansion of municipal bodies all over the country, Option (c) gives emphasis only on the skill of the staff and option (d) is irrelevant.

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Q 47. Assumption

Which among the following is the most logical assumption that can be made from the above passage?

a) Government should always be given wide discretionary power in all matters of administration.
b) The supremacy of rules and safeguards should prevail as opposed to the influence of exclusive discretion of authority.
c) Parliamentary democracy is possible only if the Government has wider discretionary power.
d) None of the above statements is a logical assumption that can be made from this passage.
Answer: b
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The Passage talks about the actions of the government for the public interest which can even infringe fundamental Right. But in this case it has to be sanctioned by the Parliament which is the representative of the People. But for exercising this Power there must be some rules and regulation since these are exercised by the administration using discretionary power delegated to them. So, according to the Passage Option (b) is the correct answer while option (a) (c) are opposite to the context of the passage.

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Q 64. Assumption

"If political leadership fails to emerge, there is likelihood of military taking over power in developing countries. Radical student groups or labour may try to raise revolution but they are not likely to compete with the military. Military intervention, rule, and withdrawal from politics is closely related to a society's level of political development." In the context of political development, the assumption in the above passage is that

a) political leadership is not an effective instrument.
b) military fills in political vacuum.
c) military intervention is inevitable for development.
d) None of the abow
Answer: b
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     ● Option A: The passage does not suggest that political leadership is ineffective; rather, it implies that the absence of political leadership creates a vacuum.  
     ● Option B: This is the correct answer. The passage indicates that if political leadership fails, the military is likely to step in, suggesting that the military fills the political vacuum.  
     ● Option C: The passage does not state that military intervention is necessary for development, only that it is likely if political leadership fails.  
     ● Option D: This option is incorrect as Option B accurately reflects the passage's assumption.  
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