GATE EC 2018 Set 1 — Question 10

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A coastal region with unparalleled beauty is home to many species of animals. It is dotted with coral reefs and unspoilt white sandy beaches. It has remained inaccessible to tourists due to poor connectivity and lack of accommodation. A company has spotted the opportunity and is planning to develop a luxury resort with helicopter service to the nearest major city airport. Environmentalists are upset that this would lead to the region becoming crowded and polluted like any other major beach resorts. Which one of the following statements can be logically inferred from the information given in the above paragraph?

Correct answer (D) Helicopter connectivity would lead to an increase in tourists coming to the region. Solution The passage states that the region has remained inaccessible to tourists primarily due to 'poor connectivity'. The company's plan to introduce 'helicopter service' is a direct measure to improve connectivity. Therefore, it can be logically inferred that this improved connectivity will lead to an increase in tourists. Option (A) is not mentioned or implied in the text. Option (B) is a concern or prediction expressed by environmentalists, not a factual inference from the premises. Option (C) is not supported by any information in the text regarding the current state of the reefs. Option (D) is the most logical inference as it addresses the causal link between the barrier (poor connectivity) and the proposed solution (helicopter service). Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (D) Helicopter connectivity would lead to an increase in tourists coming to the region. Solution The passage states that the region has remained inaccessible to tourists primarily due to 'poor connectivity'. The company's plan to introduce 'helicopter service' is a direct measure to improve connectivity. Therefore, it can be logically inferred that this improved connectivity will lead to an increase in tourists. Option (A) is not mentioned or implied in the text. Option (B) is a concern or prediction expressed by environmentalists, not a factual inference from the premises. Option (C) is not supported by any information in the text regarding the current state of the reefs. Option (D) is the most logical inference as it addresses the causal link between the barrier (poor connectivity) and the proposed solution (helicopter service).

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