Question

Select suitable option suitable as per the sequence:
A. The role of the precious yellow metal is undergoing a dramatic change.
B. ____________________________________________________
C. In developing countries like India, where gold is used like mainly for ornaments, a distinct change in attitude is in the offing.

• A. Slowly, the use of gold form of ornaments will be on the decline and even if prices shoot up, women would not like to sell off on the ornaments.
• B. The yellow metal will soon be treated as an investment instrument.
• C. The maxim, "Larger the gold reserves, richer the country will not hold good for a long time."
• D. Again, it would not be an economic proposition to buy or sell gold ornaments as an instrument of investment, buying would be costlier and selling will be at a discount.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The maxim, "Larger the gold reserves, richer the country will not hold good for a long time."

Since the traditional role of gold is undergoing a change, the proverbs related to the role will also get refuted. Hence, Option C is correct. The rest of the options describe why the maxim will not remain indisputable any more.