General Studies · Passage and Conclusion

Based on the provided newspaper passage, judge the validity of the following statement: 'The villagers buy this illicit liquor because it is comparatively cheaper.' Passage: Illicit liquor is hidden and brewed in the forests of Udham Singh Nagar district. Manufacturers brew it near waterbodies inside the forests or near the villages to avoid police raids as flowing water is required for fermentation. Lahan is sealed in barrels or polythene bags and buried for four to five days for fermentation. Elephants reach the spot by smelling the substance and destroy the barrels to consume the liquor, causing heavy losses to the manufacturers. A villager said, 'The liquor is sold for Rs 80 to 100 per litre in villages. Since it is cheaper than liquor available in the market, people buy it even after knowing its impact on health. Elephants are playing a vital role in curbing the trade.'