Directions (Qs. 36 to 40) : In each of the questions below is given a statement, followed by a question. Read the statement carefully and answer the question that follows. : 36. Statement : The State Government granted special status to the seminar on the importance of protecting the environment around us, organised by the local academic body to create awareness among the citizens. Which of the following may be a probable reason for the State Government’s decision ?

• A. The Central Government has accorded highest priority of issues related to protection of environment, over all other issues.
• B. In the past the State Government had granted special status to such seminars.
• C. The State Government has failed to implement measures for protecting the environment.
• D. The local academic body made a fervent appeal for the special status.
• E. None of these