XAT 2014 — VARC Question 9
Read the definitions below and select the best match between the numbered sentences and the definitions.
Premise: A proposition from which another statement is inferred or follows a conclusion.
Assumption: Something, which is accepted as true.
Facts: Something, which can be checked.
Reason: A cause, explanation or justification for an action or event.
Conclusion: An end, finish or summarization of process or argument.
Proposition: A statement that expresses judgment or opinion.
Question: A sentence worded or expressed so as to elicit opinion.
Inductive inference: An end, finish or summarization reached for “the whole”, based on “a particular” real incidence.
Deductive Inference: An end, finish or summarization reached based on the combining and recombining two or more than two assumptions.
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate option that follows:
Not just the absence of ____________ , but also the presence of ____________ and honesty is required to bind up the nation’s wound.
Answer & solution
- A
retribution, camaraderie
- B
guilt, religion
- C
crime, religion
- D
love, austerity
recrimination, insight
The first blank with “absence” preceding it, needs a word with a negative connotation while the second blank, which must be used in combination with “honesty” must be positive in connotation.
“Retribution” referring to 'punishment or vengeance' would be necessary in overcoming the nation's wrongs and thus, binding up the “nation's wound”. “Camaraderie” meaning 'a spirit of familiarity and trust existing between friends' is nearly synonymous with “honesty” and would amount to redundancy. This eliminates option 1.
“Religion” does not fit in the context logically. Eliminate options 2 and 3.
Option 4 is ruled out as “love” has a positive connotation.
“Recrimination” meaning 'wrongdoing' and “insight” fit in logically and contextually.
Hence, the correct answer is option 5.