Passage: If the social inequality is the most acutely felt social problem in India, insecurity, more than poverty, is the most ac…

Question

Passage: If the social inequality is the most acutely felt social problem in India, insecurity, more than poverty, is the most acutely felt economic problem. Besides those below the official poverty line, even those just over the poverty line are subject to multiple economic insecurities of various kinds (due to wealth and/or health risks, market fluctuations, job-related uncertainties). Many Government policies are actually intended towards mitigating these insecurities.

Which one of the following statements best reflects the critical message conveyed by the passage?

1. A. India's political executive should be aware that poverty and social inequality and the consequent sense of insecurity is the main social problem.
2. B. In India, poverty is the primary reason for social inequality and insecurity.
3. C. Poverty and social inequality are so intricately linked that they pose an unmanageable crisis for India.
4. D. Insecurity, more than poverty, is the main economic issue that Government policies must address. (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — Insecurity, more than poverty, is the main economic issue that Government policies must address.

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Insecurity, more than poverty, is the main economic issue that Government policies must address..

Key Points

• The passage's main argument is that insecurity — not poverty — is the most felt economic problem, and government policies target these insecurities.
• Option D directly reflects this.
• Options A, B, C misrepresent the relationship between poverty and inequality as described.