GATE 2016 EC (EC3) – Question 7

General Aptitude · Analytical Aptitude: Logical Reasoning, Deduction and Analogy · 2 marks · Multiple choice

The overwhelming number of people infected with rabies in India has been flagged by the World Health Organization as a concern. Inoculating 70% of pets and stray dogs is estimated to reduce human infections significantly. Which follows logically?

The number of people infected with rabies in India is high.
The number infected in other parts of the world is low.
Vaccinating 70% of stray dogs can eradicate rabies in India.
Stray dogs are the main source of rabies worldwide.

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Correct answer: (A) The number of people infected with rabies in India is high.

Explanation

“Overwhelming number” directly supports a high number of infections in India. The passage supplies no comparison with the rest of the world. A significant reduction is weaker than eradication, and the statement includes pets as well as strays without ranking worldwide sources. Therefore only **A** follows.

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