Question

Read the above passage carefully and answer the question given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering a question.

What is the author's intention in writing this passage?

• A. To discourage the Indian Government from investing in gold mining.
• B. To bring forward the problems associated with gold mining for India's benefit.
• C. To discourage Indians from buying gold based on its repercussions.
• D. To advocate the import of gold instead of mining for it.
• E. To goad the Indian Government into bringing the artisanal workers under the purview of the organised sector.

Answer 1

The correct option is B To bring forward the problems associated with gold mining for India's benefit.

The author's intention is to bring forward the problems associated with gold mining for India's benefit.