General Studies · Passage and Conclusion

Read the passage carefully and judge the validity of the given statement based on it: The strong olfactory sense elephants are known for has come as a blessing in disguise for the police in curbing illicit liquor trade in Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar. The animals find 'lahan', the substance used for brewing liquor, hidden in the forests of Khatima in the district, and destroy it. Manufacturers brew it near village nullahs 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 sub stance. Statement: Water is not required for the fermentation of the liquor, Lahan.