GATE ME 2021 Set 1 — Question 5

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Last updated 5 September 2026

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"The increased consumption of leafy vegetables in the recent months is a clear indication that the people in the state have begun to lead a healthy lifestyle" Which of the following can be logically inferred from the information presented in the above statement?

Correct answer (C) Leading a healthy lifestyle is related to a diet with leafy vegetables. Solution The statement claims that increased consumption of leafy vegetables indicates a healthy lifestyle. This implies a direct relationship between the two. (A) is an overstatement; we only know consumption increased, not that it was zero before. (B) is a general truth but not an inference from the specific statement provided. (C) is a direct logical inference: if leafy vegetable consumption is an indicator of a healthy lifestyle, then the two are related. (D) introduces 'junk foods' and 'health hazards' which are not mentioned in the premise. Thus, (C) is the correct inference. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (C) Leading a healthy lifestyle is related to a diet with leafy vegetables. Solution The statement claims that increased consumption of leafy vegetables indicates a healthy lifestyle. This implies a direct relationship between the two. (A) is an overstatement; we only know consumption increased, not that it was zero before. (B) is a general truth but not an inference from the specific statement provided. (C) is a direct logical inference: if leafy vegetable consumption is an indicator of a healthy lifestyle, then the two are related. (D) introduces 'junk foods' and 'health hazards' which are not mentioned in the premise. Thus, (C) is the correct inference.

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