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Q: A statement is given followed by two inferences. Decide which of the inferences can be drawn from the given statement Statement: Some students who do not perform well in the written exam still rank high in the merit list for admission to College A. Inferences: 1. Candidates who perform well in the written exam never make it to the merit list for admission to College A 2. Criteria other than written examination are also considered for admission to College A
  • A. Only 1 can be inferred
  • B. Only 2 can be inferred
  • C. Both 1 and 2 can be inferred
  • D. Neither 1 nor 2 can be inferred
Correct Answer: Option B - By the given statement inference may be drawn as criteria other than written examination are also considered for admission to College A because the statement states that some students who do not perform well in the written exam still rank high in the merit list for admission to College A. Hence, only (2) can be inferred.
B. By the given statement inference may be drawn as criteria other than written examination are also considered for admission to College A because the statement states that some students who do not perform well in the written exam still rank high in the merit list for admission to College A. Hence, only (2) can be inferred.

Explanations:

By the given statement inference may be drawn as criteria other than written examination are also considered for admission to College A because the statement states that some students who do not perform well in the written exam still rank high in the merit list for admission to College A. Hence, only (2) can be inferred.