SBI PO 2011 · Question 125 of 182

Read the following information carefully and answer the question which follows: ‘’All existing and upcoming hotels within the 5 km radius of national parks and sanctuaries in India will have to pay 30% of their annual turnover as tax to the government’’. Which of the following statements can be ‘’inferred’’ from the facts/information given in the above statement?

1. AThe tax collected from the hotels will be used for upkeep of these national parks and sanctuaries.
2. BHotels which are sponsored by the government will not have to pay any tax even if these are located within the 5 km radius of such wildlife hotspots
3. CEcosystem of the national parks and sanctuaries is adversely affected even if the hotels are located outside the 5 km radius.
4. DGovernment allows the construction of hotels within 5 km radius of national parks and sanctuaries
5. ESuch a step is taken by the environment ministry to boost, eco-tourism and perk up revenue collection of State governments.Correct