Instruction: Identify the judgements that must hold for the statement to be valid, then choose the correct option.
Statement: In an attempt to modernize agricultural output, the government has introduced AI-based crop surveillance tools in rural zones with high farmer suicide rates.
Judgements:
1. Traditional methods of crop monitoring are entirely ineffective.
2. Technological interventions may indirectly improve farmer well-being.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Only judgement 2 follows.
Judgements:
I. Does NOT follow (The statement only says the government introduced AI tools. It does not say traditional methods are entirely ineffective. That’s an extreme assumption.)
II. Follows (AI-based crop surveillance can help improve crop output better income may reduce stress, and can indirectly improve farmer well-being. This is a logical and reasonable inference.)