Statement: The forest fire destroyed over 500 acres of vegetation and wildlife habitats.
Inferences:
I. Forest fires lead to serious environmental damage.
II. Forest fires are a common and natural event.
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: (A) Only Inference I follows
Explanation:
• Inference I follows: The destruction of over 500 acres of vegetation and wildlife habitats clearly points to severe ecological and environmental loss. Hence, this inference is valid.
• Inference II does not follow: The given statement mentions only a specific event of a forest fire causing damage; it does not provide any information regarding the frequency (whether they are common) or the cause (whether it is a natural phenomenon).
Therefore, only Inference I follows.