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UPSC Prelims 2023CSATIndian SocietyReading Comprehension - Crux/Main Idea

Q23. Which one of the following statements best reflects the crux of the passage?

A. The scheme of Universal Basic Income should be implemented worldwide as a way of poverty alleviation.
B. We must place food-based nutrition at the centre of our policy debate.✓ Correct
C. Nutritional status of food should be improved by creating appropriate genetically modified crops.
D. Using modern food processing technologies, we must fortify food items with required nutrient elements.

Detailed Solution

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

The passage comprehensively outlines various facets of the nutrition problem: unhealthy food choices, limited access to nutritious food, affordability issues, and ultimately, food systems failing to meet nutritional needs. It highlights the severe consequences, including increased non-communicable diseases, strain on healthcare, and hindered economic progress.

The overarching message is that nutrition is a multifaceted and critical issue with profound societal and economic impacts. Therefore, the most logical conclusion is that food-based nutrition must be a central focus in policy discussions to address these interconnected problems effectively.

Options A, C, and D propose specific solutions not explicitly discussed as the main point of the passage.

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