Multiple choice

Directions: The short passage below is followed by a question based on its content. Answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage.

During the last two decades, physicians and mental health professionals have begun to discover the limitations of Western allopathic medicine. The focus is on pathology and disease rather than on prevention. The destructiveness of so many pharmaceutical and surgical remedies, the separation of physical and emotional problems, the assumptions of an asymmetrical relationship between an all powerful physician and a submissive patient have led clinics and researchers to look for answers in other cultures.

What is the theme of the passage?

  1. Western allopathic medicine has failed in totality.

  2. People have realized the serious limitations of western allopathic medicine.

  3. The narrow focus of western allopathic practices has forced the medical fraternity to search for alternative tools.

  4. Traditional medicine will come to play an increasing role in the treatment of patients assuming an emotional relation between the doctor and the patient.

  5. The traditional and the modern medical practices should go hand in hand.
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Explanation

 Option (3) is by far the best answer choice as it covers the gist of the passage about narrow focus of allopathy forcing attention towards alternative systems. This marks option (3) as correct answer.

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