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Below is given a passage followed by several possible inferences which can be drawn from the facts stated in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity.

Traditionally, manmade fibres have been subjected to very high levels of tax in India. The upstream industry of the domestic producers of these industrial inputs – used to be protected by abnormally high customs duties. This had undermined the ability of the downstream users of these goods to compete in the global market. Which is why India is a predominantly cotton based (60 : 40) textile/garment industry, quite the mirror reflection of the world. This ‘skewed fibre mix’ has reduced India’s playing field in the US and the EU markets which are synthetics rich. Recent years’ rapid increase in cotton output – has caused – a revolution of sorts, further buttressing India’s global competitiveness in cotton dominant cloth. First, the industry’s scope for expanding exports due to cotton advantage has been limited and even that was further circumscribed by rupee’s appreciation. In 60% of the US and EU markets, recent year’s tax cuts have barely made an impact. And the strong rupee ensured it won’t.

[1]

About 60% of the fibre, used by developed countries are man made.

Mark answer (1) – if the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.
Mark answer (2) – if the inference is “probably true” though not “definitely true” in the light of the facts given.
Mark answer (3) – if the data are inadequate i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.
Mark answer (4) – if the inference is “probably false” though not “definitely false” in the light of the facts given.
Mark answer (5) – if the inference is “definitely false” i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.

[2]

Strengthening of rupee has helped India to enhance its cotton exports.

Mark answer (1) – if the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.
Mark answer (2) – if the inference is “probably true” though not “definitely true” in the light of the facts given.
Mark answer (3) – if the data are inadequate i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.
Mark answer (4) – if the inference is “probably false” though not “definitely false” in the light of the facts given.
Mark answer (5) – if the inference is “definitely false” i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.

[3]

India is the largest cotton exporter in the world.

Mark answer (1) – if the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.
Mark answer (2) – if the inference is “probably true” though not “definitely true” in the light of the facts given.
Mark answer (3) – if the data are inadequate i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.
Mark answer (4) – if the inference is “probably false” though not “definitely false” in the light of the facts given.
Mark answer (5) – if the inference is “definitely false” i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.

[4]

Indian Government has reduced the taxes on exports of cotton recently.

Mark answer (1) – if the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.
Mark answer (2) – if the inference is “probably true” though not “definitely true” in the light of the facts given.
Mark answer (3) – if the data are inadequate i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.
Mark answer (4) – if the inference is “probably false” though not “definitely false” in the light of the facts given.
Mark answer (5) – if the inference is “definitely false” i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.

[5]

India has an edge over other countries in the cotton made fabrics.

Mark answer (1) – if the inference is “definitely true” i.e. it properly follows from the statement of facts given.
Mark answer (2) – if the inference is “probably true” though not “definitely true” in the light of the facts given.
Mark answer (3) – if the data are inadequate i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.
Mark answer (4) – if the inference is “probably false” though not “definitely false” in the light of the facts given.
Mark answer (5) – if the inference is “definitely false” i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.

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