Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2084 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 8: General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Critical Reasoning

Question Statement:

Argument: 'Expanding canal irrigation in semi-arid plains will permanently boost agricultural prosperity.' Which finding weakens this claim?

Options:

  • (A) Without subsurface drainage, canal irrigation in semi-arid plains leads to shallow waterlogging and widespread soil salinization within a decade.
  • (B) Canals transport water from rivers to fields.
  • (C) Semi-arid crops include millet and sorghum.
  • (D) Canal construction employs civil engineers.

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Salinization and waterlogging lead to land degradation and economic ruin, directly refuting permanent prosperity.
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