Multiple choice

Directions: Below is given a factual situation followed by several inferences that can be drawn from the facts stated above. You have to examine each inference separately and decide its degree of truth or false. India is not very densely populated.

India constitutes 2 percent of world's geographical area. It has only 1 percent of the world's forest cover and 0.5 percent of the world's pasture land. However, it has to support 18 percent of the world's human population and 15 percent of the global population of livestock. The productivity of India's forests is among the lowest 0.7 cubic metre per hectare as compared to the world average of 2.1 cubic meters.

  1. If the inference is 'definitely true'

  2. If the inference is 'probably true' though not 'definitely true' in the light of the facts given

  3. If the facts are inadequate

  4. If the inference is 'definitely false'
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D Correct answer
Explanation

India has only 2% of world's geographical area but supports 18% of world's human population. This means India's population density is (18%/2%) = 9 times the world average, making it VERY densely populated. The statement 'India is not very densely populated' is definitely false based on the given facts.

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