Multiple choice

If the population of India continues to increase at this rate, the situation in regard to food and clothes

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the given questions.

One of the most serious problems confronting our country is that of a fast-growing population. In fact, it is at the root of many other problems. At the moment, thanks to planning, we are able to produce food and cloth sufficient for our people and even in some excess. But if the population continues to grow at this rate; it will not be long before the surplus turns into a bare minimum and even a deficit. The position in regard to accommodation is even now far from satisfactory in spite of our efforts.

  1. is likely to remain the same

  2. is likely to become less satisfactory

  3. is likely to improve

  4. is likely to vary up and down
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The fourth sentence of the passage states this by telling us that, if the population continues to grow at this rate; it will not be long before the surplus turns into a bare minimum and even a deficit. Thereby, telling us that the situation can get critical and obviously less than satisfactory if the population keeps growing at the same rate.

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