CAT 1994 | Question: 40

Question

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

J:  Judgment: 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

From the alternatives, choose the one which correctly classifies the four sentences as a

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 liberalisation 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.

• A. FJIF
• B. FIFJ
• C. IJIF
• D. JIFF

Answer 1

A." In the past, it appears, wealth distribution, and not wealth creation has dominated economic policy." : Here the keyword "appears" is there which suggests that the given statement is an opinion of the writer ..Hence it should be treated as "judegement".

B. " Clearly, the government has not bothered to eradicate poverty. " : Here the keyword "clearly" is there and which suggests that it is the consequence of some factor..Hence the given statement can be termed as "inference".

C and D statements are representing some information or scenario which is at present.Hence can be termed as "facts"..

Hence D) option should be correct [ JIFF ]