Question

PhishCo runs a number of farms in the arid province of Nufa, depending largely on the irrigation. Now, as a part of a plan to efficiently increase the farms' total production, it plans to drill down to an aquifer containing warm, slightly salty water that will be used to raise fish in ponds. The water from the ponds will later be used to supplement piped-in irrigation water for PhishCo's vegetable fields, and the ponds and accompanying vegetation should help reduce the heat in the area of the farms.

Which of the following would, if true, most strongly suggest that the plan, if implemented, would increase the overall efficiency of PhishCo's farms?

(A) Most of the vegetation to be placed around the ponds is native to Nufa.
(B) Fish raised on PhishCo's farms are likely to be saleable in the nearest urban areas.
(C) Organic waste from fish in the pond water will help to fertilize fields where it is used for irrigation.
(D) The govt of Nufa will help to arrange loan financing to partially cover the costs of drilling.
(E) Ponds will be located on low-lying land now partially occupied by grain crops.

Answer 1

Answer: In this case,from the given comprehension we are required to improve the efficiency of PhishCo's farms. Since, we are given that PhishCo runs a number of farms depending largely on the irrigation.

Also in order to increase efficiency and production, it plans to drill down to an aquifer containing warm, slightly salty water that will be used to raise fish in ponds. Further using this water to irrigate vegetable fields.

Therefore, from the given options, it can be clearly stated that Organic waste from fish in the pond water will help to fertilize fields where it is used for irrigation, thus increasing the overall efficiency.

i.e. Option (c) most strongly suggest that the plan, if implemented, would increase the overall efficiency of PhishCo's farms