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?
A. The culture and tradition of the local people will be influenced by the tourists.
B. The region will become crowded and polluted due to tourism.
C. The coral reefs are on the decline and could soon vanish.
D. Helicopter connectivity would lead to an increase in tourists coming to the region.
GATE 2018 · General Aptitude · Passage Reading · medium
Answer: D. Helicopter connectivity would lead to an increase in tourists coming to the region.
Evaluate Option A: Option A states local culture will be influenced by tourists. The passage mentions no local people or cultural impact — this is an external assumption not supported by the text.
Evaluate Option B: Option B says the region WILL become crowded and polluted. The passage states only that environmentalists are UPSET and FEAR this outcome. A fear is not a logical certainty.
Evaluate Option C: Option C claims coral reefs are on the decline. The passage says the region IS DOTTED with coral reefs — no decline is mentioned anywhere.
Evaluate Option D: Option D states helicopter connectivity will increase tourists. The passage says: (1) the region is inaccessible due to poor connectivity, and (2) a company plans helicopter service. Logically: removing the connectivity barrier increases tourist arrivals. This is a direct and necessary inference.