GATE EC 2016 Set 3 — Question 7

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Last updated 5 September 2026

Question

The overwhelming number of people infected with rabies in India has been flagged by the World Health Organization as a source of concern. It is estimated that inoculating 70% of pets and stray dogs against rabies can lead to a significant reduction in the number of people infected with rabies. Which of the following can be logically inferred from the above sentences?

Correct answer (A) The number of people in India infected with rabies is high. Solution The passage states that the "overwhelming number of people infected with rabies in India" has been flagged as a "source of concern" by the WHO. This directly supports the inference that the number of people infected is high. Option (C) is incorrect because the text mentions a "significant reduction," not "eradication." Options (B) and (D) make claims about the rest of the world or the primary source of rabies worldwide, which are not discussed in the provided text. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (A) The number of people in India infected with rabies is high. Solution The passage states that the "overwhelming number of people infected with rabies in India" has been flagged as a "source of concern" by the WHO. This directly supports the inference that the number of people infected is high. Option (C) is incorrect because the text mentions a "significant reduction," not "eradication." Options (B) and (D) make claims about the rest of the world or the primary source of rabies worldwide, which are not discussed in the provided text.

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