Question
Download Solution PDFIn this question, a passage is given followed by a statement. Read the passage carefully and judge the statement based on the given passage.
The strong olfactory sense elephants are known for has come as a blessing in disguise for the police in curbing illicit liquor trade in Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh Nagar district. The animals find lahan, the substance used for brewing liquor, hidden in forests of Khatima in the district, and destroy them. Manufacturers brew it near nullah/stream inside the forests or near the villages to avoid police raids as flowing water is required for fermentation.
Lahan is sealed in barrels or polythene bags and buried for four to five days for fermentation. Elephants reach the spot by smelling the substance and destroy the barrels to consume the liquor, said Yogesh Upadhyaya, inspector, Khatima police station. He said some traders keep the barrels on scaffolding on trees but they are easily spotted by the police. “We have destroyed thousands of litres of lahan in the past 2-3 months. They were stored in barrels on scaffolding,” said Yogesh Upadhyaya, inspector. “Miscreants place barrels of lahan on trees to keep them away from elephants. Elephants find them and destroy the barrels causing heavy loss to the manufacturers,” he added. A villager, said: “The liquor is sold for Rs 80 to 100 per litre in villages. Since it is cheaper than liquor available in the market, people buy it even after knowing its impact on health. Elephants are playing vital role in curbing the trade.”
Statement:
Lahan is a substance used for brewing liquor.
Choose the appropriate one from the following options
A - The statement is definitely true.
B - The statement is probably true.
C - The statement cannot be determined.
D - The statement is definitely false.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFGiven Statement: Lahan is a substance used for brewing liquor.
The passage provides the following relevant points:
1. The passage mentions explicitly that lahan is a substance used for brewing liquor.
2. It states that manufacturers ferment lahan for 4-5 days in barrels or polythene bags.
3. The role of elephants in destroying lahan barrels confirms its use in brewing illicit liquor.
Now checking the options:
A - Statement is definitely true - This option aligns with the passage, as it explicitly confirms that lahan is a substance used for brewing liquor.
B - Statement is probably true - This option suggests uncertainty, but the passage provides clear evidence, so this option is incorrect.
C - Statement cannot be determined - The passage provides sufficient information to evaluate the statement, making this option incorrect.
D - Statement is definitely false - This option contradicts the passage, as the passage confirms lahan’s use in brewing liquor, making this option incorrect.
So, the statement is definitely true because The passage explicitly mentions lahan as a substance used for brewing liquor, providing clear evidence to support the statement.
Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".
Important Points Passage Summary
Elephants in Uttarakhand’s Udham Singh Nagar district are helping police in curbing illicit liquor trade.
They locate lahan (a substance used for brewing liquor) hidden in forests by smelling it and destroy it.
Manufacturers brew lahan near water sources for fermentation and often hide it in forests or trees to avoid detection.
Elephants destroy barrels of lahan, causing losses to manufacturers, and villagers acknowledge their role in curbing the trade.
Lahan-based liquor is sold cheaply, despite its harmful health effects.
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