Statement I: A severe cyclonic storm is likely to hit the western coast within the next forty-eight hours. Conclusion: “There was no casualty of human beings and considerably less distress to people living on the western coastline.” Which additional statement (A/B/C) best explains the conclusion?
Verbal Reasoning
Statement and Conclusion
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AOnly A: The weather department failed to forecast the severity of the cyclonic storm.
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BOnly B: Most people living on the western coast were shifted to safe shelters with food and water.
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COnly C: The Government machinery was inadequate to move people out of the coastal area in time.
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DNone of these
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EA and C only
Answer
Correct Answer: Only B: Most people living on the western coast were shifted to safe shelters with food and water.
Explanation
Introduction / Context:We have a forecast of a severe cyclone and an outcome of no casualties and reduced distress. We must identify what additional fact best accounts for this favourable outcome.
Given Data / Assumptions:
- Lead time: 48 hours.
- Outcome: No casualties; less distress.
Concept / Approach:Effective pre-emptive evacuation to safe, provisioned shelters is the most decisive factor in preventing deaths and reducing hardship during cyclones.
Step-by-Step Solution:
• A: Forecast failure would worsen outcomes, not improve them.• B: Mass evacuation with food and water directly explains reduced harm.• C: Inadequate machinery would impede evacuation; inconsistent with the good outcome.• Therefore, B best explains the conclusion.Why Other Options Are Wrong:They contradict or fail to explain the positive outcome.
Final Answer:Only B.