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A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement? Statement: The plastic ban has been imposed all over the country. Inferences: I. The sale and use of cloth bags will increase. II. Plastic consumption will decrease.

A statement is given followed by two inferences I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given inferences, if any, follow from the given statement? Statement: The plastic ban has been imposed all over the country. Inferences: I. The sale and use of cloth bags will increase. II. Plastic consumption will decrease. Correct Answer <p style="margin-left:36pt">Both inference I and II follow</p>

A ban on plastic implies that plastic bags will no longer be used. This means two things: the demand and consequently the supply for plastic will decrease and people will have to switch to other alternatives for their grocery/other shopping. This makes both the statements plausible inferences and therefore makes option 3 the correct answer.

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