Question

The country of Zombieland is in distress since more than 75% of its working population is suffering from serious health issues. Studies conducted by competent health experts concluded that a complete lack of physical exercise among its working population was one of the leading causes of their health issues. As one of the measures to address the problem, the Government of Zombieland has decided to provide monetary incentives to those who ride bicycles to work. Based only on the information provided above, which one of the following statements can be logically inferred with certainty?

• A. All the working population of Zombieland will henceforth ride bicycles to work.
• B. Riding bicycles will ensure that all of the working population of Zombieland is free of health issues.
• C. The health experts suggested to the Government of Zombieland to declare riding bicycles as mandatory.
• D. The Government of Zombieland believes that riding bicycles is a form of physical exercise.

Hint:

In inference-based questions, focus on what can be directly concluded from the given facts, without making assumptions beyond the provided information.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The information provided in the question clearly mentions that the health experts concluded a lack of physical exercise as a leading cause of health issues in the working population. The government has decided to provide incentives for riding bicycles, which suggests that the government views riding bicycles as a form of physical exercise. Therefore, option (D) is logically inferred with certainty.
Why not other options?
- (A) is incorrect because there is no certainty that all of the working population will ride bicycles to work; the decision is only to provide incentives.
- (B) is incorrect because while riding bicycles may contribute to physical exercise, it does not guarantee the resolution of all health issues.
- (C) is incorrect because the information does not specify that the health experts recommended making bicycle riding mandatory, only that they linked health issues to the lack of exercise.