Question

A coastal region with unparalleled beauty is home to many species of animals. It is dotted with coral reefs and unspoilt white sandy beaches. It has remained inaccessible to tourists due to poor connectivity and lack of accommodation. A company has spotted the oppotunity and is planning to develop a luxury resort with helicopter service to the nearest major city airport. Environmentalists are upset that this would lead to the region becoming crowded and polluted like any other major beach resorts.

Which one of the following statements can be logically inferred from the information given in the above paragraph ?

• A.
  The culture and tradition of the local people will be influenced by the tourists.
• B.
  The region will become crowded and polluted due to tourism.
• C.
  The coral reefs are on the decline and could soon vanish.
• D.
  Helicopter connectivity would lead to an increase in tourists coming to the region.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

The region will become crowded and polluted due to tourism.
(a) is beyond the scope of given information option (c) can also be discarded on the same ground. The argument deals with the coastal region becoming crowded and polluted because of the upcoming luxury resort. Option (b) precisely underlines the theme of the para.