Question
The country of Zombieland is in distress since more than 75% of its working population is suffering from serious health issues. Studies conducted by competent health experts concluded that a complete lack of physical exercise among its working population was one of the leading causes of their health issues. As one of the measures to address the problem, the Government of Zombieland has decided to provide monetary incentives to those who ride bicycles to work.
Based only on the information provided above, which one of the following statements can be logically inferred with certainty?
Official answer and solution
- Official answer
- D
- From
- Official GATE 2023 answer key
Solution
Evaluate which conclusion directly and necessarily follows from the government's action.
The premise states: (1) lack of exercise is a leading cause of health issues, and (2) the Government decided to provide monetary incentives to those who ride bicycles to work to address this problem. Providing incentives for cycling to solve an exercise shortage logically implies that the Government believes bicycle riding is a form of physical exercise. Statements (A), (B), and (C) make extreme, unwarranted claims that are not guaranteed by the passage.
Option (D)
Choosing an overreaching conclusion such as (A) or (B) that assumes 100% compliance or eradication of disease.
The answer is the one in the official GATE answer key. The solution is this site's own explanation.
Source
- Paper
- GATE 2023 Computer Science and Information Technology (CS)
- Question
- 6 of 65
- Section
- General Aptitude
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