Which of the following conclusions is/are valid?

Though SARS-CoV-2 and HMPV are similar viruses with somewhat different epidemiology, the former became a pandemic because it was novel and people had not been exposed to it in the past.
The two viruses have fundamentally different impacts on human populations and should not therefore be dealt with in a similar manner. Select the answer using the code given below.

Question

Which of the following conclusions is/are valid?

Though SARS-CoV-2 and HMPV are similar viruses with somewhat different epidemiology, the former became a pandemic because it was novel and people had not been exposed to it in the past.
The two viruses have fundamentally different impacts on human populations and should not therefore be dealt with in a similar manner. Select the answer using the code given below.

Accepted Answer

2 only

Explanation: The passage states HMPV and SARS-CoV-2 belong to "two very different virus families with fundamentally different characteristics and epidemiology." Statement 1 is Invalid: Calling them "similar viruses" directly contradicts the passage's assertion of fundamental differences. Statement 2 is Valid: The passage confirms different characteristics, epidemiology, severity, affected populations, and long-term impacts—supporting that they should not be dealt with similarly. Therefore, only Statement 2 is valid, making Option 2 the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation:

Question 1 of 2 Assumption & Argument

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