Cartoon message interpretation
XAT 2026 · Verbal Ability & Logical Reasoning · Medium · Critical Reasoning
A cartoon shows sheep looking at a billboard featuring a wolf with the banner: "I AM GOING TO EAT YOU", and one sheep remarks: "He tells it like it is."
Which of the following options BEST explains the underlying message of the cartoon?
- A.
The truth is more powerful than manipulation.
- B.
It is easier to trust selfish assurances, than altruistic promises.
- C.
People prioritize certitude even if their interests are at stake.
- D.
People submit to the honest hypocrites.
- E.
Leaders should always be transparent with their intentions.
C
Explanation
The sheep appreciate the blunt certainty/clarity of the statement even though it promises their own destruction. This shows how people prioritize certitude even when their interests are threatened.
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