In this section of logical deduction, the question consists of a brief passage (usually a report containing certain data regarding some social or economic problem), followed by certain inferences based on it. The student is required to analyze the contents (or data) of the passage and grasp the desirable facts from it. Then, student has to consider each of the given inferences in the context of the given passage. decide upon its degree of truth or falsity and then choose the hest alternative provided accordingly.Urban services have not expanded fast enough to cope with urban expansion. Low investment allocations have tended to be underspent. Both public (e.g. water and sewage) and private (e.g. low-income area housing) infrastructure quality has declined. This impact of the environment in which children live and the supporting services available to them when they fall ill, seems clear. The decline in average food availability and the rise in absolute poverty point in the same unsatisfactory direction.Birth rate is high in urban areas as compared to rural areas.
Correct answer: C. Data inadequate
- A. Definitely true
- B. Probably true
- C. Data inadequate
- D. Probably false
- E. Definitely false
Explanation
Passage Summary:Urban services are lagging behind urban growth.Investment in urban services is insufficient and often underspent.The quality of both public and private infrastructure in urban areas is deteriorating.This negatively impacts children's health and well-being.Food availability is decreasing, and poverty is increasing.Inference: "Birth rate is high in urban areas as compared to rural areas."Analysis:The passage discusses problems related to urban services, infrastructure, poverty, and child health.The passage does not provide any direct information or data regarding birth rates in urban versus rural areas.Therefore, there is no information in the given passage to confirm or deny the inference.Conclusion:The correct answer is Data inadequate.
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