Q22. Which one of the following statements best implies the most rational assumption that can be made from the passage?

The passage highlights a 'collective lethargy towards making choices' that could improve health, despite individual choices having a significant impact. This resistance to adopting 'substantial changes in lifestyle' for health, even when such changes are crucial, implies a societal tendency to avoid proactive, preventive measures.

This often results in a reactive approach, where problems are addressed after they manifest, leading to greater expenditure on 'cure' rather than 'prevention.' The author's tone suggests this is a 'peculiar' and 'lethargic' response, making the inference about prioritizing cure over prevention a rational assumption about societal behavior. Options B and D are outside the scope of the passage.

Option C is problematic because the passage explicitly states 'Environmental problems cause health problems,' implying a direct link that cannot be entirely ignored for health protection.