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GATE 2021 BT – Question 10

General Aptitude · Analytical Aptitude: Logical Reasoning and Deduction · 2 marks · Multiple choice

Some people suggest anti-obesity measures (AOM) such as displaying calorie information in restaurant menus. Such measures sidestep the core problems causing obesity: poverty and income inequality. Which statement summarizes the passage?

  1. The proposed AOM addresses the core problems that cause obesity.
  2. If obesity reduces, poverty naturally reduces because obesity causes poverty.
  3. AOM address the core problems and are likely to succeed.
  4. AOM address the problem superficially.

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Correct answer: (D) AOM address the problem superficially.

Explanation

Find the main point of the passage.

So the passage's view is that AOM do not deal with the real causes; they only touch the surface of the problem.

Answer **D**.