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Study the following information and answer the question given. School X had been allowing local people to use its basketball court and cricket ground after school hours by charging fees. This had helped the school generate a significant amount of additional income in the past few years. However, this year the school decided to discontinue the practice. Which of the following statements does not strengthen the decision of School X to discontinue the practice?

1. The number of people using the basketball court and cricket ground of the school decreased slightly last year as other schools in the vicinity also started following the same practice.
2. The governing board of School X denied access to the school premises to outsiders (other than parents of students) in this year's board meeting for security reasons.
3. Complaints by the nearby residents of School X have increased about the disturbance created by the users of the basketball court and cricket ground beyond school hours.
4. The damage caused to the basketball court and cricket ground of School X has increased significantly due to overuse, thus not allowing the students to play.

Correct answer: The governing board of School X denied access to the school premises to outsiders (other than parents of students) in this year's board meeting for security reasons.

Solution

The question asks for the statement that does not strengthen the decision. The board’s security-based denial is an independent administrative action, not evidence that the practice itself should be discontinued. The other options directly support discontinuation by showing reduced income, disturbance, or damage.

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