Multiple choice

Which one of the following statements best reflects the underlying implication of the passage?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

No doubt, the ‘green revolution’ has led to self - sufficiency in food production but it has also brought with it the formidable problem of poisoning of food grains and other eatables. This is caused by excessive use of chemicals on crops and pesticide residues. It has also created havoc by exterminating the species of useful parasites and viruses which keep pests under control. Scientists are now worried about the resurgence of such formidable pests in menacing proportions which seem to undermine all that they have achieved in agricultural production.

  1. Man’s effort to control nature to his advantage can create unseen dangers side by side

  2. Research in one area leads to a challenge for further research in the same field

  3. At present, research in preservation of agricultural production is at the cross-roads

  4. The excessive use of chemicals and pesticides is dangerous
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Explanation

The underlying implication of the author here is that there are both positives and negatives of an advancement.

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