XAT 2018 Question Paper | Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning

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Question 25 : Read the following paragraph:

"Music probably does something interesting," explains neuropsychologist Catherine Loveday of the University of Westminster. "It stimulates the brain in a very powerful way, because of our emotional connection with it." Unlike brain-games, playing an instrument is a rich and complex experience. This is because it's integrating information from senses like vision, hearing, and touch, along with fine movements. This can result in long-lasting changes in the brain. This can also be applicable in the business world.
Go through the following statements:
1. Playing a musical instrument is a unique experience involving vision, hearing and touch.
2. Instrumental musicians are far more creative than vocalists.
3. Playing brain games does not integrate various senses and movements as much as playing a musical instrument.
4. Integrating the five senses is critical in the business world.

Which of the above statements can definitely be interpreted based on the passage above?

1. Statement 1 only
2. Statement 1 and 2
3. Statement 3 only
4. Statement 1 and 3
5. Statement 3 and 4

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Explanatory Answer

1. Playing a musical instrument is a unique experience involving vision, hearing and touch. – A “unique” experiences has to be one of its kind. The passage does not state playing a musical instrument is the only way to involve vision, hearing and touch. This cannot be interpreted definitely from the passage.
2. Instrumental musicians are far more creative than vocalists. – There is no mention of vocalists anywhere in the passage. This cannot be interpreted.
3. Playing brain games does not integrate various senses and movements as much as playing a musical instrument. – There is a mention of “Unlike brain-games”; this clearly states that musical instruments are superior in terms of integrating various senses. This can be interpreted.
4. Integrating the five senses is critical in the business world. – “Critical” is a strong word. The passage talks about the business world only in a passing sense (“This can ALSO be applicable”). Hence, this cannot be interpreted as well.

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Choice C is the correct answer.