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

CAT/1994

Question . 15

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. In the past, it appears, wealth distribution, and not wealth creation has dominated economic policy

B. Clearly, the government has not bothered to eradicate poverty.

C. Today’s liberalization is far from the hitherto Nehruvian socialism.

D. Results are evident in the form of a boom in the manufacturing sector output and turnover of all Industries.

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

(d) A is not a fact but a judgement (clear from the language 'it appears'). C and D are facts. B is an inference based on the fact C.