Multiple choice

Why does the writer suggest that India needs an industrial revolution along with another green revolution?

Directions: Read the given passage carefully and choose the best answer to the question out of the four alternatives.

Economic activity in India has one foot in the past and is poised to step forward into the future. Currently it seems that India prefers to grow crops and selling services rather than making and manufacturing goods. As it stands, manufacturing is about 15% of India’s output which is far below the norms of other Asian countries. India needs a big manufacturing base, especially because there is nothing else which will likely hire 250 million youngsters who are set to reach working age in the next 15 years. Mahatma Gandhi once complained that India was engaged in reckless industrialization, but this is exactly what India needs to compete with its neighbors. Along with another green revolution, an industrial revolution within India will be very beneficial for the country. The brain drain, in which educated Indians are leaving the country, is a symptom not only of an exploding population, but also of a very weak economy. The Indian government needs to provide a cure by promoting competition among companies and regulation in order to curtail corruption.

  1. It will bring reckless industrialization.

  2. It will be very beneficial for India.

  3. It will provide a cure for India’s weak economy.

  4. It will provide jobs for many youngsters.

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B Correct answer
Explanation
  1. Incorrect – The writer is suggesting this, but along with a green revolution. This, however is not the reason, which is that it will be very beneficial for India.
    2. Correct – This is the reason why the writer is suggesting this. It will be beneficial for India.
    3. Incorrect – This might be true, but this is not the reason. The reason is that it will be very beneficial for India.
    1. Incorrect – This might be true, but this is not the reason. The reason is that it will be very beneficial for India.