GATE CE 2014 Set 1 — Question 3

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Rajan was not happy that Sajan decided to do the project on his own. On observing his unhappiness, Sajan explained to Rajan that he preferred to work independently. Which one of the statements below is logically valid and can be inferred from the above sentences?

Correct answer (D) Rajan had believed that Sajan and he would be working together. Solution The passage states that Rajan was unhappy because Sajan decided to work alone. This reaction of unhappiness logically implies that Rajan had a prior expectation or belief that they would be collaborating on the project. (A) is an overgeneralization; we only know about this specific project. (B) is not supported by the text; we don't know how the group was intended to be formed. (C) is contradicted by the text, as Sajan chose to work independently. (D) is the most direct and valid inference based on Rajan's expectation of partnership. Therefore, the correct option is (D). Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (D) Rajan had believed that Sajan and he would be working together. Solution The passage states that Rajan was unhappy because Sajan decided to work alone. This reaction of unhappiness logically implies that Rajan had a prior expectation or belief that they would be collaborating on the project. (A) is an overgeneralization; we only know about this specific project. (B) is not supported by the text; we don't know how the group was intended to be formed. (C) is contradicted by the text, as Sajan chose to work independently. (D) is the most direct and valid inference based on Rajan's expectation of partnership. Therefore, the correct option is (D).

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