Cotton acreage in India during the current year has fallen by 10% as cotton growers have moved on cultivation of other cash crops. This is the result of the cotton glutin world markets post-September 11 and the consequent slowdown in the world economy. But this scenario brought with it benefits toone segment of the industry-yarn manufacturers as they get highest prices for their produce. Someyarn manufacturers had stocked up low priced cotton last year. The combined effect of all this is evident in the rise in net profits and net margins of yarn manufacturers.
There has been shortage of cotton in the world market last year.

Options

A. If the inference is 'definitely true' i.e., it directly follows from the facts given in the passage
B. If the inference is 'probably true' though not definitely true in the light of the facts given
C. If you think the data are inadequate i.e., from the facts given you cannot say whether the interence is likely to be true or false.
D. If you think the inference is 'definitely false' i.e., it contradicts the given facts.

Answer

D

Explanation

The paragraph mentions a glut in the market past September 11. It shows the excess of cotton in the market. Hence the inference is definitely false as the given inference is totally opposite the fact mentioned in the inference cannot be definitely stated.