Direction: 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, remains in the crops and family 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.
II. Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production can have a bad effect on water.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. If both I and II follow.
I. Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production is not good for people.
Yes, we can infer that excessive use of pesticides can cause acute and chronic effects. Examples of acute effects: Stinging eyes, rashes, blisters, etc. Examples of chronic effects: Cancers, birth defects, etc. Thus, we can say that it is not good for people. Hence, inference I follows.
II. Excessive use of pesticides in agricultural production can have a bad effect on water.
Excessive pesticides and residues gets transported ground water and freshwater supplies making it contaminated. Hence, inference II also follows.