Question

    In each question below a statement is given followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a practicable and feasible step or administrative decision to be taken for follow – up, improvement, or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, and decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follows(s) pursuing.

    Statement: Malnutrition isn’t just about acute starvation and often, healthy-looking people are malnourished too, because their diet does not include the right micronutrients.

    Courses of actions:

    I . To tackle the issue, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) should release a set of standards and focus on awareness and consensus building. 

    II. The consumers should be made aware that deficiencies can have serious effects like, iron deficiency leads to critical problems during pregnancy, and not enough Vitamin A can lead to poor vision, infections, and skin problems.

    A if only I follows. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B if only II follows. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C if either I or II follows. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D if neither I nor II follows. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E if both I and II follows. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The correct answer is E

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