CAT Verbal Ability Questions | CAT Fact, Inference & Judgement questions

CAT/1994

Question . 6

Directions for Questions: From the alternatives, choose the one which correctly classifies the four sentences as a

F : Fact : If it relates to a known matter of direct observation, or an existing reality or something known to be true.

J : Judgement : If it is an opinion or estimate or anticipation of common sense or intention.

I : Inference : If it is a logical conclusion or deduction about something, based on the knowledge of facts.

A. If India has embarked on the liberalization route, she cannot afford to go back

B. Under these circumstances, being an active supporter of WTO policies will be a good idea.

C. The WTO is a truly global organization aiming at freer trade.

D. Many member countries have already drafted plans to simplify tariff structures

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Explanatory Answer

Method of solving this CAT Verbal Ability Question from Fact, Inference & Judgement question

(c) Clearly out of the four statements C and D are facts as they already exist and are known.

B is a judgement as it is an opinion that it will be a good idea. A is an inference as it is a logical conclusion of the fact that the world is moving towards free trade (liberalisation).