Statement A. City X has recently banned the sale of a drug –XYZ, citing its…
2017
Statement A. City X has recently banned the sale of a drug –XYZ, citing its misuse by youths for other activities. Statement B. City Y has recently lifted its ban on the sale of the drug XYZ, after a sharp rise in the number of cases of Glaucoma.
Which of the following can be inferred from the above statements?
- A.
Drug XYZ is only used in the treatment of Glaucoma.
- B.
The number of Glaucoma patients in city X is going to increase in the future.
- C.
Drugs XYZ is also used by the sportspersons to enhance their athletic performance.
- D.
Drug -XYZ can be used in the treatment of Glaucoma.
- E.
None of these
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Correct answer: D
City Y lifted the ban after a rise in glaucoma cases, so it is reasonable to infer that drug XYZ can be used in the treatment of glaucoma. The statements do not prove the stronger claims in the other options.