Question 82

Logical Reasoning Statement and Conclusions Medium

A study of native born residents in an area of Adivasis found that two-thirds of the children developed considerable levels of nearsightedness after starting school, while their illiterate parents and grandparents, who had no opportunity for formal schooling, showed no signs of this disability. \[\] If the above statements are true, which of the following conclusions is most strongly supported by them?

(A) Only people who have the opportunity for formal schooling develop nearsightedness.
(B) People who are illiterate do not suffer from nearsightedness.
(C) The nearsightedness in the children is caused by the visual stress required by reading and other class work.
(D) Only literate people are nearsighted.
✓ Correct Answer: Option C Verified Solution

📘 Step-by-Step Solution & Detailed Explanation:

We can easily conclude that near sightedness is caused by visual stress required by reading and other class work.\[\]Choice (C)

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