The given question talks about the requirement of obtaining prior consent from the State Board for operating an industrial plant in an air pollution control area. The question assumes that it is false that no person can operate such a plant without this prior consent.
Option 1 states that some persons obtained the consent of the State Board but did not run a plant as industry in an air pollution control area. This option contradicts the assumption made in the question, as it implies that some people obtained consent but did not operate a plant in the specified area. Therefore, this option cannot be inferred.
Option 2 states that someone did not obtain the consent of the State Board but ran a plant commercially in an air pollution control area. This option aligns with the assumption made in the question, as it suggests that it is possible for someone to operate a plant without obtaining prior consent from the State Board. Hence, this option can be validly inferred from the given information.
Option 3 states that the State Board is the only authority to give authorization for opening the industry in a restricted air pollution control area. This option goes beyond the information provided in the question and cannot be inferred.
Option 4 states that some areas are under the jurisdiction of the State Board. This option is not directly related to the information