Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow. The…
2023
Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
The world’s smallest dog, the Chihuahua or the pocket dog is barely 1 kg to 2 kg as an adult! The Chihuahua is named after a Mexican State, but its roots can be traced back to China. Today this breed is a popular choice among the dog lovers world over and their popularity seems to be ever increasing. The main advantage of this breed is that they need no particular exercise. They are quite satisfied with their walks within their house. Being small, however, does not mean that they are dull, on the contrary they are sharp, alert animals, very strong in character. They are good guard dogs due to their strong vocal cords. They have an inherent curiosity that makes them want to know what goes on within the house. For show purposes, the maximum permissible weight is 0·9 kg to 1·8 kg. Chihuahuas are of two types, the long coated and the smooth coated. The long coated ones have flat or slightly wavy coats. The smooth coated ones are soft textured and glossy in appearance. They can be of any colour. Their heads are apple dome-shaped and in some animals, the frontal areas of the skull do not fuse! The nose is short and the ears are at an angle of 45 degrees to the head. The dogs are slightly longer than they are tall, and the tail is carried like a sickle that just touches the back. The body on the whole is compact and has a graceful appearance. Occasionally, a tail-less dog is born but tail cropping is not an accepted practice. Compared to other pups, they require little care, and only the long-haired variety needs grooming. They tend to exercise themselves within the confines of the house. This makes them prone to have overgrown nails that need regular clipping. As far as their diet is concerned, they could be fussy and choosy eaters, but then almost all toy breeds are so! They are intelligent and learn easily. They are very active within the house and literally are burglar alarms. They are good with children and are loyal and devoted to the family. On the whole, the Chihuahua is quite a pet! At just six inches, it is a bundle of energy. Most people are surprised seeing these animals and the general awareness of this breed is still low. However, just one hurdle remains. Because this is a pocket dog, it may pinch a few pockets.
Which one of the following statements is false?
Answer: B. All of these dogs are without tails. — ConceptIn passage-based true-or-false questions, each statement must be compared with the author’s exact claim. An absolute word such as “all” must hold for…
- A.
This breed of dogs is sharp and intelligent animals.
- B.
All of these dogs are without tails.
- C.
They are good guard dogs and literally are burglar alarms.
- D.
More than one of the above
- E.
None of the above
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Concept
In passage-based true-or-false questions, each statement must be compared with the author’s exact claim. An absolute word such as “all” must hold for every case; one stated exception is enough to make the universal claim false.
Set-referential choices such as “more than one” and “none” are evaluated only after the substantive statements have been checked individually.
Application
For “This breed of dogs is sharp and intelligent,” the passage describes Chihuahuas as sharp and alert, and later says that they are intelligent and learn easily.
For “All of these dogs are without tails,” the passage says that a tail-less dog is born only occasionally. That stated exception does not support a claim about every Chihuahua.
For “They are good guard dogs and literally are burglar alarms,” both descriptions appear in the passage: the breed is called a good guard dog and later compared to a burglar alarm.
Contrast
“More than one of the above” would require at least two substantive statements to conflict with the passage; the evidence check identifies only one such conflict.
“None of the above” would require all substantive statements to be supported, but the universal tail claim is not supported.
Cross-check and result
Replace “all” in the tail statement with “occasionally”: that revised wording matches the passage exactly, confirming that the original universal wording is the source of the contradiction.
Therefore, the false statement is “All of these dogs are without tails.”