In the question below, an argument is given, followed by three statements. From the options, choose the statements that can combine to produce the argument. Argument: It is essential for small-scale dairy cooperatives in rural India to adopt modern cold-storage technology. Statements: 1. Dairy farming provides the primary daily cash flow for millions of rural households, often serving as their only protection against seasonal poverty. 2. India is the world's largest producer of milk, accounting for over 24% of global production and involving various stakeholders across the supply chain. 3. Without proper refrigeration, milk undergoes rapid bacterial spoilage in high temperatures, leading to significant financial losses for local producers.

Analyzing the Argument: The argument claims that cooperatives must adopt cold-storage technology. To support this "necessity," we need to establish why the product is important and why the technology is specifically needed. Statement 1: Explains that dairy is the primary source of income for these households. This establishes the high stakes involved (similar to Statement 1 in your coffee example). Statement 3: Explains a specific risk (spoilage due to heat) that directly leads to financial loss. This identifies the problem that the "cold-storage technology" mentioned in the argument is designed to solve. Conclusion: Combining 1 and 3 shows that because the income is vital and the risk of spoilage is high, adopting technology to prevent that spoilage is essential. Why Statement 2 is incorrect: Like your coffee example's Statement 2, this provides general industry statistics. While interesting, the fact that India is a top producer does not logically prove why a specific local cooperative must adopt a specific technology.