Question

24. Each of the following questions consists of an argument or a passage followed by a question. Read the argument /passage carefully assuming its information to be correct and select the option that answers the question most logically
Overcoming malnutrition requires concurrent attention to food (macronutrients and micronutrients, clean drinking water) and non-food factors (such as sanitation, environmental hygiene, primary health care, nutrition, literacy and work and income security). Achieving the goal of nutrition security for all will need a fusion of political will and action, professional skill and peoples’ participation. Such a coalition of policy makers, professionals and citizens will have to start from the village and go up to the national level.
Which of the following statements weakens the views presented in the above paragraph?

• A. There are a number of loopholes in the system and too many dishonest persons in the government who will ensure the failure of such programmes.
• B. It is the collective will and unified action of all the departments of the government that will bring this revolutionary change.
• C. Health can be restored by proper exercise and a good diet.
• D. Results can be seen only if bold ideas can be implemented.

Answer 1

The correct option is A There are a number of loopholes in the system and too many dishonest persons in the government who will ensure the failure of such programmes.

Option (b) strengthens the views of the author by supporting his/her opinion. Option (c) is vague and neither strengthens nor weakens the argument. Option (a) weakens the author’s views by mentioning the problems that are present in the system and the people.