Exodus from rural areas to the urban hubs in search of job opportunities has now declined to nearly twenty-six percent of what it was at the turn of 21st century. Which of the statements numbered (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) mentioned above would weaken / contradict the facts presented in the paragraph ?

Options

A. Since the last decade, the rural economy has transformed itselfinto a bankable, profit making and commercially viable venture.
B. Job opportunities differ in urban and rural areas
C. The load on infrastructure and resources in the urban areas which had remained unmanageable for a long time has been eased a little since the last decade.
D. According to a recent report more than eighty percent of the professionals having roots in rural areas prefer to work in urban cities rahter than their home villages.

Answer

D

Explanation

Statement (E) contradicts the facts stated in the paragraph.