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Fact, Inference, Judgment - SSA and Mid-Day Meal

CAT 2006 Slot 1 · Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension · Medium · Verbal Ability

This is a medium Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension question from the CAT 2006 Slot 1 paper. It tests Verbal Ability. The full answer key and a step-by-step explanation are below — try it yourself first, then reveal the solution.

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Classify the four sequentially ordered statements as Fact (F), Inference (I), or Judgment (J):

  1. According to all statistical indications, the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan has managed to keep pace with its ambitious goals.
  2. The Mid-day Meal Scheme has been a significant incentive for the poor to send their little ones to school, thus establishing the vital link between healthy bodies and healthy minds.
  3. Only about 13 million children in the age group of 6 to 14 years are out of school.
  4. The goal of universalisation of elementary education has to be a pre-requisite for the evolution and development of our country.
  1. A.

    IIFJ

  2. B.

    JIIJ

  3. C.

    IJFJ

  4. D.

    IJFI

  5. E.

    JIFI

Answer

IJFJ

Explanation

1: Conclusion derived from statistical indications = Inference (I). 2: Opinion/value statement ("vital link") = Judgment (J). 3: Verifiable data = Fact (F). 4: Prescriptive normative statement ("has to be a pre-requisite") = Judgment (J). Sequence: IJFJ.

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