Directions: A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement. Statement: Extensive use of pesticides in agricultural production contaminates soil and water, remain in the crops and finally enter food chain, thereby posing threat to the human beings. Inference: I. Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production is not good for people. II. Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production can have a bad effect on water.
Statement:
Extensive use of pesticides in agriculture contaminates soil and water, remains in crops, and finally enters the food chain, thereby posing a threat to human beings.
Inference I:
Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production is not good for people.
✔️ The statement clearly says pesticides enter the food chain and pose a threat to human beings.
➡️ So, this inference follows.
Inference II:
Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production can have a bad effect on water.
✔️ The statement mentions that pesticides contaminate soil and water.
➡️ So, this inference also follows.
Final Answer: Both Inference I and Inference II follow.
Similar Questions
In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer.
I. Country X reduced their crude oil import by 6% in the last 5 years.
II. The automobile industry in Country X has witnessed a sharp decline of 13% in its growth margin this year.
Directions: A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance with commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement.
Statement:
National Expressway-A is the widest expressway and is used by few people. When people find an empty and wide road, people drive at high speed, which leads to accidents.
Inference:
I. All accidents happen due to over speeding.
II. High speed increases the risk of accident.
Important Questions from Statements and Inferences
“India is a country of rich heritage and cultural diversity.”
Which one of the following facts best supports the claim made in the above sentence?
Yoga has become a very popular exercise today. But before one joins a yoga class, he/she needs to examine the kind of fitness routine that he/she expects. If one is looking for a high energy, fast-paced aerobic workout, a yoga class might not be the best choice. The statement that best supports this paragraph is
An honest king decided to give death penalty to his minister for some mistake. But he gave him two options: "If you tell correctly what I am thinking now, you will be hanged. But if your guess is wrong, you will be killed by throwing to crocodiles". The clever minister made a statement such that the king could not kill him. The statement made by the minister is
Sita is a twelve year old girl. For many years, she has been asking her parents for a pet dog. Her parents told her that a dog would not be happy in an apartment, but they have given her permission to have a bird. Sita has not yet decided what kind of bird she would like to have. The statement that best supports this paragraph is
In this question, two statements I and II have been given. These statements may be independent causes or effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of the statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both statements and select the correct answer.
I. Country X reduced their crude oil import by 6% in the last 5 years.
II. The automobile industry in Country X has witnessed a sharp decline of 13% in its growth margin this year.
