Multiple choice

The author’s idea can be concluded best by which of the following options?

Passage 5
Why have public expenditures in India failed to deliver basic services to the majority of poor citizens, when political representatives taking decisions over public resource allocation depend upon the support of the poor to win office? India is unique in the developing world not only in sustaining democratic elections to multiple tiers of government over an extended period of time, but also in extensive participation in the political process by its poor and disadvantaged citizens, which by several accounts have been increasing over time.

  1. Political incumbents and contenders therefore have to choose policies to woo the large majority of low income voters in order to win elections.

  2. Thus the politicians of all hues have to address these pressing needs of the Indian democracy.

  3. Thus the political contenders and incumbents ensure the support of poor people by any means, even if they are illegal.

  4. Inspite of this, the benefits of public expenditure in India continues to elude the low income voters.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Clearly Option 4 continues and concludes the idea in the best possible way. Although Options ‘1’ to ‘3’ do continue the argument they do not conclude it in any definite way.

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