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GATE 2021 ME (ME1) – Question 5

General Aptitude · Analytical Aptitude: Logical Reasoning and Deduction · 1 mark · Multiple choice

"The increased consumption of leafy vegetables in the recent months is a clear indication that the people in the state have begun to lead a healthy lifestyle" Which of the following can be logically inferred from the information presented in the above statement?

  1. People did not consume leafy vegetables earlier
  2. Leafy vegetables may not be the only indicator of a healthy lifestyle
  3. A healthy lifestyle is related to a diet with leafy vegetables
  4. People have increased awareness of hazards caused by junk foods

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Correct answer: (C) A healthy lifestyle is related to a diet with leafy vegetables

Explanation

The statement links increased leafy-vegetable consumption with a healthier lifestyle. Therefore it directly supports a relationship between such a diet and healthy living.

**C** expresses that relationship. It does not establish zero earlier consumption, other health indicators, or awareness of junk-food hazards.