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GATE 2018 EC – Question 8

General Aptitude · Verbal Aptitude: Reading Comprehension and Reasoning · 2 marks · Multiple choice

The Cricket Board has long recognized John's potential as a leader of the team. However, his on-field temper has always been a matter of concern for them since his junior days. While this aggression has filled stadia with die-hard fans, it has taken a toll on his own batting. Until recently, it appeared that he found it difficult to convert his aggression into big scores. Over the past three seasons though, the wild tempers have been replaced by a cerebral, calculative and successful batsman-captain. After many years, it appears that the team has finally found a complete captain.

Which of the following statements can be logically inferred from the above paragraph?

(i) Even as a junior cricketer, John was considered a good captain.

(ii) Finding a complete captain is a challenge.

(iii) Fans and the Cricket Board have differing views on what they want in a captain.

(iv) Over the past three seasons John has accumulated big scores.

  1. (i), (ii) and (iii) only
  2. (iii) and (iv) only
  3. (ii) and (iv) only
  4. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

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Correct answer: (C) (ii) and (iv) only

Explanation

"Finally found a complete captain" after many years implies finding one is a challenge (ii), and the batsman who converts aggression into big scores implies (iv). The passage says the Board had recognized his potential as a leader, not that he was considered a good captain (i), and it does not say the fans and the Board disagree (iii).