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To support the tax, the statements must show health benefits or positive public outcomes. Statement I supports the tax by providing strong evidence that a similar tax successfully reduced sugary-drink consumption elsewhere. Statement III supports the tax by showing that it can generate valuable revenue for public health programs. Statement II does not support the tax in fact, it may weaken the argument because it suggests the tax disproportionately impacts low-income groupsone of the main criticisms. Thus, only Statements I and III support the restriction.

followed by three statements which may or may not strengthen/weaken the assertion made in the passage. Answer the question as per the direction given. Several public health organisations are urging the government to impose a higher tax on sugary drinks, arguing that it will reduce obesity rates, discourage excessive sugar consumption, and generate revenue for health programs. Critics say such a tax hurts low-income consumers and fails to significantly change long-term behaviour. Which of the following statements, if true, would SUPPORT the tax? I. A decade-long study in a neighbouring country found that sugary-drink consumption dropped by 25% after a similar tax was introduced. II. Surveys indicate that low-income households buy sugary drinks at more than twice the rate of high-income households. III. Health economists report that revenue from the tax could fully fund new nutrition-education programs for schools.

A Only I and II

B Only II and III

C Only I and III

D Only I

E All I, II, and III

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