Since Malcolm Gladwell’s book, Outliers, popularized the concept, many now believe that to become world-class in a skill, they must complete 10,000 hours of deliberate practice in order to beat the competition, going as deep as possible into one field. Modern polymaths like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs     go against the grain of this popular advice, building atypical combinations of skills and knowledge across fields and then integrating them to create breakthrough ideas and even brand new fields and industries where there is little competition.

Which of the following is the most logical and rational inference that can be drawn from the passage?

China’s entry into the South Asian region has opened up new avenues for smaller neighbours which   can be leveraged in their dealings with India. As a result, the  very  idea  of  what  South  Asian geography means is undergoing a change. It is not without reason that the idea of the Bay of Bengal  Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation is gaining currency in Indian policy- making. It can potentially allow India to break through the straitjacket of the traditional confines of South Asia and leverage its Bay of Bengal identity to link up with the wider Southeast Asian region.

Which among the following is the most logical and critical inference that can be made from the  passage?

The scientists have now developed a tool to measure above-ground biomass carbon. They used a satellite system-based technique that, instead of using the common high-resolution photography, opts for passive microwave signals. This system will help monitor changes caused by dry years, which lead  to carbon losses, which, in turn exacerbate climate change.

Which of the following statement is the most logical and critical corollary to the above passage?

The demand for death penalty for sexual crimes stems primarily from a society’s desire for revenge, not redress. A growing body of literature now emphasises that the death penalty is not a deterrent against any kind of crime, in fact it might aggravate the problem. Better policing, social welfare and  effective implementation of the due processes are better suited to address the problem of rape

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For any country to make steady progress, safe roads are of paramount importance and India is no exception. Millions of Indians use roads on a daily basis to get to their place of work or study and in doing so, contribute productively to the economy. Besides, roads are also major facilitators of trade and commerce.

Which of the following is the most logical corollary to the above passage?