Passage

As we look to 2050, when we will need to feed two billion more people, the question of which diet is best has taken on new urgency. The foods we choose to eat in the coming decades will have dramatic ramifications for the planet. Simply put, a diet that revolves around meant and dairy, a way of eating that is on the rise throughout the developing world, will take a greater toll on the world’s resources than one that revolves around unrefined grains, nuts, fruits and vegetables.

QUESTION

CSAT

Medium

Comprehension

Prelims 2016

What is the critical message conveyed by the above passage?

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Explanation

Statement A is correct. The passage emphasizes that a diet based on meat and dairy has a higher toll on the planet’s resources, thus the increasing demand for animal-based foods will indeed put a greater burden on natural resources.

Statement B is incorrect.While the passage mentions the importance of diets based on grains, nuts, fruits, and vegetables, it does not suggest that these diets are the best for health in developing countries. The focus is more on sustainability and resource use.

Statement C is incorrect. The passage does not discuss humans changing their food habits based on health concerns. Instead, it highlights the impact of different diets on global resources.

Statement D is incorrect. The passage clearly emphasizes the environmental toll of different diets, so it does provide insight into which type of diet is more sustainable, not that we don’t know which is best.

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