Most experts feel that in spite of possessing all the technical skills required to be a batsman of the highest order, he is unlikely to be so due to lack of requisite temperament. He was guilty of throwing away his wicket several time after working hard to lay a strong foundation. His critics pointed out that until he addressed his problem, success at the highest level will continue to elude him.
Which of the statement(s) below is/are logically valid and can be inferred from the above passage?
- He was already a successful batsman at the highest level.
- He was to improve his temperament in order to become a great batsman.
- He failed to make many of his good starts count.
- Improving his technical skills will guarantee success.
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Answer: B
To determine which statements are logically valid, let us analyze each statement based on the given passage:
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Statement (i): "He was already a successful batsman at the highest level."
Incorrect: The passage states that "success at the highest level will continue to elude him" until he addresses his problem. This implies he has not yet achieved success at the highest level. -
Statement (ii): "He was to improve his temperament in order to become a great batsman."
Correct: The passage mentions that despite having the technical skills, he is unlikely to be a batsman of the highest order "due to lack of requisite temperament." Therefore, improving his temperament is necessary for him to become a great batsman. -
Statement (iii): "He failed to make many of his good starts count."
Correct: The passage notes that he was "guilty of throwing away his wicket several times after working hard to lay a strong foundation." "Laying a strong foundation" corresponds to getting a good start, and "throwing away his wicket" means failing to make it count. -
Statement (iv): "Improving his technical skills will guarantee success."
Incorrect: The passage explicitly states that he already possesses "all the technical skills required." His obstacle is temperament, not technical skill, so further technical improvement will not guarantee success.
Since only statements (ii) and (iii) are logically valid, the correct option is B.
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