Read the following statement carefully and identify the inference that follows.
Statement: The government has announced a ban on the use of single-use plastic bags in all stores across the country.
Inference:
I. People will have to start carrying their own reusable bags when they go shopping.
II. All stores will have to shut down as they will not be able to use plastic bags anymore.
III. The ban on single-use plastic bags will not have any impact on the environment.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: If only I follows.
I. People should start carrying their own reusable bags when they go shopping. If single-use plastic bags are banned, people will have to make their own arrangements (such as cloth or jute bags) for carrying goods. This is a valid and practical assumption.