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A deadly virus that has claimed the lives of local villagers

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by BTGmoderatorDC » Sun Aug 19, 2018 3:05 pm
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A deadly virus that has claimed the lives of local villagers has been traced to the spotted fruit bat, in which the virus resides between periodic outbreaks. Biologists speculate that the bat might also be one of the reservoirs for a number of other viruses that have led to village fatalities. The local government has proposed to eliminate the spotted fruit bat by cutting off passageways that allow the bat to emerge from its caves. Once the bat is unable to emerge from the caves, the government will have achieved its objective of reducing the number of village deaths attributable to viruses.

Which of the following, if true, would best indicate that the government’s plan will not lead to its objective?

A) The bat caves in which the spotted fruit bat dwell are filled with bat dung, or guano, which provides a significant source of revenue for the country.
B) Another species of bat has been observed feeding on small animals, and has also been reported to have bitten human beings, who report feeling severely weakened after awakening from the attack.
C) Many villagers who would have otherwise succumbed to a viral disease have been cured after ingesting a serum derived from a local flower whose only means of germinating is via the fur of the spotted fruit bat
D) The spotted fruit bat dwells deep inside the caves where government workers, despite using sophisticated technology, have been unable to penetrate completely.
E) Though there are several other species of fruit bats in the area, the spotted fruit bat is the only one that serves as a reservoir for deadly viruses, which result in a majority of the village’s fatalities.

OA C

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by deloitte247 » Sat Aug 25, 2018 1:32 am
Here, it's such a tragic one nevertheless, we've got to explain each options as the need to devoid of emotions.

OPTION A- INCORRECT
Here, providing revenue and loss of lives are two parallel lines, we must understand that the number one objective of any government is the protection of lives and properties of its citizens. So, one priority is bigger than the other.

OPTION B- INCORRECT
The statement here explains why the government would have to cut off the passageways in order to prevent more casualties. The virus has been confirmed to have a major causative organism which is the fruit bat.

OPTION C- CORRECT
Here, it seems we have a solution at hand other than cutting the revenue generating causative source, right? Yes, it seems but how many can afford the serum? This seems the most accurate point supporting the author though.

OPTION D- INCORRECT
The bats are inside the cave but it's not within the premise of the government to say they cannot penetrate the cave when lives are involved. They have to do it because it's their duty

OPTION E- INCORRECT
In this case, the intervention should be to cut any dealings with the fruit bats in entirety in order to forestall any future occurrence.
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