GATE 2024 Civil Engineering Q8

Question

The plot below shows the relationship between the mortality risk of cardiovascular disease and the number of steps a person walks per day. Based on the data, which one of the following options is true?

Accepted Answer

For any 5000 increment in steps/day the largest risk reduction occurs on going from 0 to 5000.

Answer

The risk reduction on increasing the steps/day from 0 to 10000 is less than the risk reduction on increasing the steps/day from 10000 to 20000.

Answer

The risk reduction on increasing the steps/day from 0 to 5000 is less than the risk reduction on increasing the steps/day from 15000 to 20000.

Answer

For any 5000 increment in steps/day the largest risk reduction occurs on going from 15000 to 20000.