GATE CS 2015 Set 3 — Question 7

MCQ+2 / -0.67EasyReading ComprehensionVerbal AptitudeGeneral AptitudeDeduction & InductionAnalytical Aptitude

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Last updated 5 September 2026

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Most experts feel that in spite of possessing all the technical skills required to be a batsman of the highest order, he is unlikely to be so due to lack of requisite temperament. He was guilty of throwing away his wicket several times after working hard to lay a strong foundation. His critics pointed out that until he addressed this problem, success at the highest level will continue to elude him. Which of the statement(s) below is/are logically valid and can be inferred from the above passage? (i) He was already a successful batsman at the highest level. (ii) He has to improve his temperament in order to become a great batsman. (iii) He failed to make many of his good starts count. (iv) Improving his technical skills will guarantee success.

Correct answer (B) (ii) and (iii) Solution The passage states that the batsman lacks the requisite temperament despite having technical skills, which implies he needs to improve his temperament (supporting statement ii). It also mentions he threw away his wicket after laying a strong foundation, meaning he failed to convert good starts (supporting statement iii). Statement (i) is incorrect because success eludes him. Statement (iv) is incorrect because he already possesses technical skills; temperament is the issue. Thus, (ii) and (iii) are valid. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) (ii) and (iii) Solution The passage states that the batsman lacks the requisite temperament despite having technical skills, which implies he needs to improve his temperament (supporting statement ii). It also mentions he threw away his wicket after laying a strong foundation, meaning he failed to convert good starts (supporting statement iii). Statement (i) is incorrect because success eludes him. Statement (iv) is incorrect because he already possesses technical skills; temperament is the issue. Thus, (ii) and (iii) are valid.

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