GATE ME 2015 Set 1 — Question 10

MCQ+2 / -0.67EasyReading ComprehensionVerbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

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Last updated 5 September 2026

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Lamenting the gradual sidelining of the arts in school curricula, a group of prominent artists wrote to the Chief Minister last year, asking him to allocate more funds to support arts education in schools. However, no such increase has been announced in this year’s Budget. The artists expressed their deep anguish at their request not being approved, but many of them remain optimistic about funding in the future. Which of the statement(s) below is/are logically valid and can be inferred from the above statements? (i) The artists expected funding for the arts to increase this year. (ii) The Chief Minister was receptive to the idea of increasing funding for the arts. (iii) The Chief Minister is a prominent artist. (iv) Schools are giving less importance to arts education nowadays.

Correct answer (B) (i) and (iv) Solution Statement (i) is valid because the artists asked for more funds and expressed 'deep anguish' when no increase was announced, implying they expected it. Statement (iv) is valid because the text explicitly mentions the 'gradual sidelining of the arts in school curricula'. Statements (ii) and (iii) cannot be inferred as there is no information about the Chief Minister's receptiveness or his profession. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) (i) and (iv) Solution Statement (i) is valid because the artists asked for more funds and expressed 'deep anguish' when no increase was announced, implying they expected it. Statement (iv) is valid because the text explicitly mentions the 'gradual sidelining of the arts in school curricula'. Statements (ii) and (iii) cannot be inferred as there is no information about the Chief Minister's receptiveness or his profession.

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