With reference to the above table, which of the following is/are the most logical and rational inference! inferences that can be made? 1. Higher per capita income is generally associated with higher Tele-density. 2. Higher GDP growth rate always ensures higher per capita income. 3. Higher GDP growth rate does not necessarily ensure higher Tele density. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Passage

The following table gives the GDP growth rate and Tele-density is data of different States of a country in a particular year. Study the table and answer the two items that follow.

Question

CSATMediumPrelims 2018Reasoning

With reference to the above table, which of the following is/are the most logical and rational inference! inferences that can be made?

Higher per capita income is generally associated with higher Tele-density.
Higher GDP growth rate always ensures higher per capita income.
Higher GDP growth rate does not necessarily ensure higher Tele density.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Explanation

State 15 shows a higher GDP growth rate but lower per capita income.

This disproves statement 2, which claims that a higher GDP growth rate always ensures higher per capita income, making it incorrect.

Statement 1 asserts that higher per capita income is linked to higher teledensity. However, states 2 and 3 demonstrate an inverse relationship, along with other similar examples. Hence, statement 1 is also incorrect.

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.