Question

The passage given below is followed by four alternate summaries. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the passage.
All humans make decisions based on one or a combination of two factors. This is either intuition or information. Decisions made through intuition are usually fast, people don’t even think about the problem. It is quite philosophical, meaning that someone who made a decision based on intuition will have difficulty explaining the reasoning behind it. The decision-maker would often utilize her senses in drawing conclusions, which again is based on some experience in the field of study. On the other side of the spectrum, we have decisions made based on information. These decisions are rational — it is based on facts and figures, which unfortunately also means that it can be quite slow. The decision-maker would frequently use reports, analyses, and indicators to form her conclusion. This methodology results in accurate, quantifiable decisions, meaning that a person can clearly explain the rationale behind it.

• A. We make decisions based on intuition or information on the basis of the time available.
• B. It is better to make decisions based on information because it is more accurate, and the rationale behind it can be explained.
• C. Decisions based on intuition and information result in differential speed and ability to provide a rationale.
• D. While decisions based on intuition can be made fast, the reasons that led to these cannot be spelt out.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Let's examine each option individually.
Although time is mentioned as a factor, the passage does not specifically state that time influences our decision-making method. Therefore, Option A is also incorrect.
Option B is incorrect because the author has not made any comparisons between the two methodologies to determine which one is superior.
Option C accurately summarizes the passage by distinguishing between the two methods. Therefore, it is the correct option.
Option D is also incorrect because it fails to accurately summarize the paragraph. The paragraph does not discuss decisions based on information.

So, the correct option is (C): Decisions based on intuition and information result in differential speed and ability to provide a rationale.