GATE ME 2023 Set 1 — Question 6

MCQ+2 / -0.67MediumDeduction & InductionAnalytical AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

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Last updated 5 September 2026

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In a recently held parent-teacher meeting, the teachers had very few complaints about Ravi. After all, Ravi was a hardworking and kind student. Incidentally, almost all of Ravi’s friends at school were hardworking and kind too. But the teachers drew attention to Ravi’s complete lack of interest in sports. The teachers believed that, along with some of his friends who showed similar disinterest in sports, Ravi needed to engage in some sports for his overall development. Based only on the information provided above, which one of the following statements can be logically inferred with certainty?

Correct answer (D) Some of Ravi’s friends are hardworking and kind. Solution The passage states that "almost all of Ravi’s friends at school were hardworking and kind too." (A) cannot be inferred with certainty because "almost all" implies there could be exceptions. (B) cannot be inferred because the passage provides no information about people who are not Ravi's friends. (C) cannot be inferred because the passage only mentions that "some of his friends" showed a disinterest in sports, not all of them. (D) is a certain inference because if "almost all" friends are hardworking and kind, it logically follows that at least "some" of them are. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (D) Some of Ravi’s friends are hardworking and kind. Solution The passage states that "almost all of Ravi’s friends at school were hardworking and kind too." (A) cannot be inferred with certainty because "almost all" implies there could be exceptions. (B) cannot be inferred because the passage provides no information about people who are not Ravi's friends. (C) cannot be inferred because the passage only mentions that "some of his friends" showed a disinterest in sports, not all of them. (D) is a certain inference because if "almost all" friends are hardworking and kind, it logically follows that at least "some" of them are.

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