Multiple choice

Cold water does not quench one’s thirst as effectively as water at room temperature does. On the other hand, cold water is better for taking a bath with as compared to bathing with water at room temperature.

Which of the following most closely parallels the reasoning above?

  1. Eating at a restaurant offers a pleasant ambience but is an expensive outing. Eating at home ensures more whole some and nutritious food, and is less expensive.

  2. Oranges are a richer source of sugar and vitamin C than are apples. However, apples have a higher percentage of pesticides as compared to oranges.

  3. Tea is a more popular beverage in China than is coffee. On the other hand, coffee is the preferred beverage in the western world.

  4. Travelling by air is not as cheap as travelling by road. However, travelling by road is slower than travelling by air.

  5. Walking is not as good a source of exercise as working out at a gymnasium is. However, walking has greater all round benefits than working out at a gymnasium.

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E Correct answer
Explanation

Correct. The reasoning is: X is not as good as Y for one purpose. However, X is better than Y for another purpose.