GATE CS 2021 Set 1 — Question 10

MCQ+2 / -0.67EasyReading ComprehensionVerbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

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Some people suggest anti-obesity measures (AOM) such as displaying calorie information in restaurant menus. Such measures sidestep addressing the core problems that cause obesity: poverty and income inequality. Which one of the following statements summarizes the passage?

Correct answer (D) AOM are addressing the problem superficially. Solution The passage states that Anti-Obesity Measures (AOM) like displaying calorie information "sidestep addressing the core problems" (poverty and income inequality). 1. Option (A) claims AOM addresses core problems, which directly contradicts the passage. 2. Option (B) suggests obesity causes poverty, whereas the passage implies poverty causes obesity ("problems that cause obesity: poverty"). 3. Option (C) claims AOM addresses core problems, which contradicts the passage. 4. Option (D) states AOM addresses the problem superficially. Since the measures ignore the "core problems" and focus on secondary aspects like menus, they are by definition superficial. Therefore, Option (D) is the correct summary. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (D) AOM are addressing the problem superficially. Solution The passage states that Anti-Obesity Measures (AOM) like displaying calorie information "sidestep addressing the core problems" (poverty and income inequality). 1. Option (A) claims AOM addresses core problems, which directly contradicts the passage. 2. Option (B) suggests obesity causes poverty, whereas the passage implies poverty causes obesity ("problems that cause obesity: poverty"). 3. Option (C) claims AOM addresses core problems, which contradicts the passage. 4. Option (D) states AOM addresses the problem superficially. Since the measures ignore the "core problems" and focus on secondary aspects like menus, they are by definition superficial. Therefore, Option (D) is the correct summary.

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