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In this question, a statement is followed by two courses of action, numbered I and II. You must assume everything in the statement to be true and on the basis of the information given in the statement, decide which of the courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.
Statement:
The bee population in the region has been steadily declining due to the widespread use of pesticides in agriculture.
Courses of Action:
I. Introduce regulations that restrict the use of certain pesticides during peak pollination seasons.
II. Establish urban beekeeping programmes to artificially boost the bee population and pollination efforts.
Only I follows
Neither I nor II follows
Only II follows
Both I and II follow
Both I and II follow
Identify actions that directly address the root cause (pesticide use) vs. those that only treat symptoms (artificial repopulation).
Identify actions that directly address the root cause (pesticide use) vs. those that only treat symptoms (artificial repopulation).
Analyze the Problem
The statement explicitly links the decline in bee population to the 'widespread use of pesticides'.
Evaluate Course I
Restricting pesticides during pollination seasons directly addresses the root cause of the problem by reducing exposure during the most critical time, thus it follows logically.
Evaluate Course II
Urban beekeeping aims to boost numbers but does not solve the toxicity issue in agriculture; it is a supplementary measure, not a direct remedial action for the stated problem.
A: Represents the correct logical conclusion based on direct causality. B: Incorrect because 'Only II follows' ignores the primary cause. C: Incorrect because 'Neither' ignores the efficacy of I. D: Incorrect because 'Both' assumes urban programs are an effective solution to agricultural pesticide poisoning.
D is correct because course I addresses the root cause (pesticide usage) effectively, while course II is merely a supplementary effort that does not mitigate the primary cause of the population decline.
In 'Course of Action' questions, always look for actions that address the 'cause' of the problem rather than just mitigating the 'effect'.
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