GATE2016 EC-3: GA-7

Question

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 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 who are infected with rabies is low.
• C. Rabies can be eradicated in India by vaccinating $70$% of stray dogs.
• D. Stray dogs are the main source of rabies worldwide.

Comments

(A) is the correct choice, as number is high that's why only WHO is concerned.

Answer 1

The number of people in India infected with rabies is high
option A

Comments

why not c?

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option C cannot be answer because they are saying that Rabies can be eradicated in India by vaccinating 70% of stray dogs. but in given paragraph inoculation has to done on 70 % of pets and stray dogs.

So pets are missing in C option...

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 inoculating 70% of pets and stray dogs 

(C) Rabies can be eradicated in India by vaccinating 70% of stray dogs.

Eradicated means completely removed but question says reduction .

Thats y c is not answer

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ok thanks