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 most logically inferred from the above sentences?
A. The number of people in India infected with rabies is high.
B. The number of people in other parts of the world infected with rabies is low.
C. (i) and (ii) only.
D. (ii) and (iv) only.
GATE 2016 · General Aptitude · Passage Reading · medium
Answer: A. The number of people in India infected with rabies is high.
Identify what the passage explicitly states: The passage explicitly says: (1) the number of rabies-infected people in India is 'overwhelming' and flagged by WHO, and (2) inoculating 70% of dogs can significantly reduce this. These two facts are stated directly.
Evaluate each option: Option A: 'The number of people in India infected with rabies is high' — directly supported by the word 'overwhelming' and WHO concern. This is the strongest inference. Option B: 'In other parts of the world the numbers are low' — the passage never mentions other countries, so this cannot be inferred. Options C/D reference numbered sub-statements that go beyond the two sentences provided.
Select the correct answer: Option A is the only statement directly and logically supported by the passage without adding external information.