GATE ME 2017 Set 1 — Question 64

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

General Aptitude → Analytical Aptitude → Deduction & Induction

Last updated 5 September 2026

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Two very famous sportsmen Mark and Steve happened to be brothers, and played for country K. Mark teased James, an opponent from country E, "There is no way you are good enough to play for your country." James replied, "Maybe not, but at least I am the best player in my own family." Which one of the following can be inferred from this conversation?

Correct answer (B) Steve was known to play better than Mark Solution James's retort "at least I am the best player in my own family" is a direct response to Mark's insult. Since Mark and Steve are brothers, James is implying that Mark is not even the best player in his own family, which suggests that Steve is better than Mark. Thus, it can be inferred that Steve was known to play better than Mark. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) Steve was known to play better than Mark Solution James's retort "at least I am the best player in my own family" is a direct response to Mark's insult. Since Mark and Steve are brothers, James is implying that Mark is not even the best player in his own family, which suggests that Steve is better than Mark. Thus, it can be inferred that Steve was known to play better than Mark.

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