Read the passage given below and then answer the questions given below the…
2025
Read the passage given below and then answer the questions given below the passage. Some words may be highlighted for your attention. Read carefully.
With India celebrating yet another Independence Day this year, marking its 72nd year of gaining Independence, it is the time to reconsider many things. One prime issue that we need to center our thoughts to this time is our socio-political situation in the country. From female assaults, rapes, murders to denial of rights of the LGBTQ+ communities, from mob lynching to anti-national crimes, from and from freedom of reporters, fake news being published haphazardly to banning people’s food choice, not to forget the ever-rising problem of global warming and plastic pollution, there are quite a lot of issues we as a country, need to collectively address and doing so is easier said than done. However, with this new Independence Day, we should make a promise to ourselves to do every bit on our part and also spread awareness through whatever platform and to an n number of people possible.
What concern does the given passage raise regarding this year’s Indian Independence Day?
- A.
Social ills rising
- B.
Disparity among the states
- C.
Social and political issues
- D.
Poor government response
Show answer & explanation
Correct answer: C
Answer: Social and political issues
Why this is correct: The passage lists a range of social problems and political concerns that together form the main worry raised for Independence Day.
Social issues mentioned: female assaults, rapes, murders, mob lynching, banning people’s food choice, global warming, and plastic pollution.
Political issues mentioned: denial of rights of LGBTQ+ communities, threats to freedom of reporters, spread of fake news, and anti‑national crimes.
Why the other choices are not the best summary:
A choice that refers only to rising social ills captures part of the passage but misses the political concerns also highlighted.
A choice about disparity among states is not supported because the passage does not discuss state‑wise differences.
A choice blaming poor government response is not accurate because the passage calls for collective action and awareness rather than explicitly faulting government response.
Therefore, the best summary of the passage is that it raises social and political issues.