CAT Verbal Ability Questions | CAT Fact, Inference & Judgement questions
CAT/1994
Question . 12
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. Everything is purposeless
B. Nothing before and after the existence of the universe is known with certainty.
C. Man is a part of the purposeless universe; hence man is also purposeless.
D. There is only one way of adding purpose to the universe : Union with Him.
Explanatory Answer
Method of solving this CAT Verbal Ability Question from Fact, Inference & Judgement question
(a) Out of the four statements, only B can be a fact. A and D are judgements as they are opinions. C is an inference.