GATE Overflow Test Series | Mock GATE | Test 1 | Question: 9

Question

Most bicycle helmets provide good protection for the top and back of the head, but little or no protection for the temple regions on the sides of the head. A study of head injuries resulting from bicycle accidents showed that a large proportion were caused by blows to the temple area. Therefore, if bicycle helmets protected this area, the risk of serious head injury in bicycle accidents would be greatly reduced,especially since ________
Which of the following most logically completes the passage?

• A. the bone in the temple area is relatively thin and impacts in that area are thus very likely to cause brain injury.
• B. among the bicyclists included in the study’s sample of head injuries, only a very small proportion had been wearing a helmet at the time of their accident.
• C. bicyclists generally land on their arm or shoulder when they fall to the side, which reduces the likelihood of severe impacts on the side of the head.
• D. a helmet that included protection for the temples would have to be somewhat larger and heavier than current helmets.

Answer 1

Option (A) because, it provides a reason why the temple area of the rider’s head needs protection: impacts to this area are very likely to cause brain injuries. Option (D),counts as a reason against the conclusion, not for it. If such helmets are heavier and larger, they may be used less than they otherwise would be. If fewer helmets are used, then improvements to helmet design will have less of an effect in reducing serious head injuries.