GATE EE 2019 Set 1 — Question 8

MCQ+2 / -0.67MediumReading ComprehensionVerbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

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Last updated 5 September 2026

Question

An award-winning study by a group of researchers suggests that men are as prone to buying on impulse as women but women feel more guilty about shopping. Which one of the following statements can be inferred from the given text?

Correct answer (A) Some men and women indulge in buying on impulse Solution The statement "men are as prone to buying on impulse as women" implies that both men and women engage in impulse buying. The word "prone" suggests a tendency, meaning at least some individuals from both groups exhibit this behavior. Therefore, it can be inferred that "Some men and women indulge in buying on impulse". Statements (B), (C), and (D) make specific claims about the quantity ("All", "Few", "Many") which are not explicitly supported by the text. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (A) Some men and women indulge in buying on impulse Solution The statement "men are as prone to buying on impulse as women" implies that both men and women engage in impulse buying. The word "prone" suggests a tendency, meaning at least some individuals from both groups exhibit this behavior. Therefore, it can be inferred that "Some men and women indulge in buying on impulse". Statements (B), (C), and (D) make specific claims about the quantity ("All", "Few", "Many") which are not explicitly supported by the text.

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