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Used POE to narrow down to C & D. I was inclined towards C, however, D seems correct.

Out of scope. Also irrelevant since there is no mention of any pesticide filtering A. The possibility of pesticides filtering into the local water region was underestimated in the past.

Out of scope. Nothing mentioned about fund allocation B. Funds for environmental company clean up, which concern waste dumps that are poorly run, are reserved for rural regions only.

Out of scope. Extend of harm is not discussed since the company has stated (premises) that they dumping is not harmful C. It would be pointless to locate chemical dumps where they would be most harmful, unless they can be 100% proven safe.

Correct. The dumping of unused pesticides is harmless. Therefore, might as well locate the dumping station at a location that has fewer regulations / cheaper D. Dumps that are located in areas without large fish populations have fewer government interventions and are also less expensive.

Out of scope. Nothing is mentioned about anyone suing the company E. City people are most probable to sue the company if the dumps cause them health problems.
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A pesticide producing company states that their unused pesticide that is dumped does not pose a threat to the aquatic life in the surrounding area. If this is correct, then why have local fish been dying in this region? Due to the fact that the pesticide company is not located in a highly fish populated area, they implicitly admit that the pesticides they produce are relatively dangerous to the nearby aquatic life.


Can some one please resolve the question.
P1 : Unused Pesticide that is dumped does not pose a threat to aquatic life.
P2 : Pesticides they produce are relatively dangerous to the aquatic life.

Why does it have 2 premises each exactly opposite to the other ?
I am unable to make sense of the Premises itself.



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