Assuming that the data given in the statement are definitely true which of the following conclusions can be logically deducted from given statements.
Statement: Several countries have started banning single-use plastic.
Conclusions:
I. Plastic waste is harmful to the environment.
II. All plastic materials will soon be banned.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is that only conclusion I follows.
Conclusion I (Plastic waste is harmful to the environment): This conclusion is definitely true. Any country bans something only if it has a harmful effect (such as environmental damage). The main reason for banning single-use plastic is to protect the environment, so conclusion I follows completely logically.
Conclusion II (All plastic materials will be banned soon): This conclusion is too broad and extreme. The statement only talks about banning "single-use plastics" (such as plastic bags, straws, etc.), not all types of plastic materials (such as durable plastics used in medical devices, electronics, or automobiles). Furthermore, a timeframe like "soon" cannot be predicted from the statement. Therefore, conclusion II does not follow.
Hence, only the first conclusion is logical.