In this task, you're given a statement and three sentences as choices. Your job is to determine which sentence can be inferred from the statement. Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or have details that are not mentioned in the statement. Indicate your answer as 1,2, or 3 corresponding to the choice number of the selected sentence.

[Q]: Statement: GAO's work on Y2K began through its research and development program, but the vital importance of this issue has manifested itself in many congressional requests for work that the agency received in fiscal years 1998 and 1999. Choices:  1. The extreme importance of the Y2K issue caused a number of requests for work from GOA. 2. GOA investigated the Y2K issue because it a widespread impact on financial institutions and businesses. 3. The Y2K issue was widely ignored and required little to no work to resolve.
[A]: 1


[Q]: Statement: The Environmental Council of the States approved a resolution in February, 2001, supporting a cost-effective, efficient and environmentally protective multi-pollutant proposal. Choices:  1. The Environment Council of the States does not make resolutions. 2. The Environment Council of the States approved a multi faceted resolution in Feb. 2001. 3. The Environment Council of the States hopes it's resolution will make a difference.
[A]: 2


[Q]: Statement: He handed Pondicherry over to India and in the North African colonies gave Tunisia its independence, but was ousted from office as hostilities broke out in Algeria. Choices:  1. He gave Pondicherry to India. 2. He gave Pondicherry to India in exchange for some goods. 3. He refused to give Pondicherry up.
[A]:
1