Question 13

In the following question, two statements are given each followed by two conclusions I and II. You have to consider the statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given conclusions, if any, follows from the given statements.

Statement:
(I) The water pollutants are rising slowly and spoiling the sanctity of water.
(II) Main cause of water pollution is industrialization and lack of sustainable approach towards environment.

Conclusions:
(I) Industries are mixing all the left-over slurries into the water body nearby causing immense pollution.
(II) Future generations are need to be thought about before getting involved in pollution causing activities.

Solution

From the statement II, the main cause for water pollution is industrialization, so it can be concluded that industries are mixing waste materials in to water and causing water pollution. Hence conclusion I follows the given statements.

No information is provided in the statements regarding the conclusion II which may or may not be true. Hence conclusion II do not follow the given statements.

$$\therefore\ $$Only conclusion I follows the given statements.

Hence, the correct answer is Option D


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