Which one of the following is not a valid inference from the passage? &nbsp;

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Question :

Which one of the following is not a valid inference from the passage?

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A.
The failure to integrate in-migrants, along with social problems like poverty, was a significant reason for the rise in crime in American cities.
B.
According to social disorganisation theory, fast-paced social change provides fertile ground for the rapid growth of crime.
C.
The differences between urban and rural lifestyles were crucial factors in the disruption experienced by migrants to American cities.
D.

According to social disorganisation theory, the social integration of African American migrants into Chicago was slower because they were less organised.

Option D is the correct answer.

Explanatory Answer

Option D is not a valid inference from the passage. The passage does not say that African American migrants into Chicago were 'less organised' and hence unable to integrate into society.
All other statements given are based on key ideas in the passage and can be easily inferred.