Question

It is argued that prosperity depends upon production which means more production more consumption. However, it is not the case. Consumption should be need based. Just as intake of food in excess of digestion is pointless so also consumption of natural resources beyond requirement is pointless.
Which of the following statements, if true, contradicts the spirit of the passage?

• A. Prosperity without consumption is ideal
• B. Prosperity without consumption is shallow
• C. Prosperity is possible when natural resources are not abused
• D. To increase consumption we cannot have any alibi

Answer 1

The correct option is B Prosperity without consumption is shallow

Option (b) says without consumption prosperity is shallow i.e . consumption is important to prosperity Hence, Option (b) contradicts spirit of the passage.