Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2081 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 8: General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Critical Reasoning

Question Statement:

Claim: 'Planting windbreak shelterbelts around orchards prevents fruit drop.' Which finding strengthens this claim?

Options:

  • (A) Wind tunnel and field trials show shelterbelts reduce peak wind velocities across the orchard by 60%, preventing physical stem snapping.
  • (B) Shelterbelts consist of tall evergreen trees.
  • (C) Fruit trees produce blossoms in spring.
  • (D) Orchards require seasonal pruning.

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

A 60% reduction in wind speed directly explains the prevention of fruit drop.
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