Passage

Why do people prefer open defecation and not want toilets or, if they have them, only use them sometimes? Recent research has shown two critical elements: ideas of purity and pollution, and not wanting pits or septic tanks to fill because they have to be emptied. These are the issues that nobody wants to talk about, but if we want to eradicate the practice of open defecation, they have to be confronted and dealt with properly.

Question

CSATEasyPrelims 2017Comprehension

Which among the following is the most crucial message conveyed by the above passage?

Explanation

Option A is incorrect. The passage does mention that ideas of purity and pollution are significant factors in the reluctance to use toilets, but it doesn't claim that they cannot be changed. The key message is that these issues must be confronted and dealt with to eradicate open defecation, suggesting a possibility for change.

Option B is correct. This indicates a fear or aversion to the process of emptying pits or septic tanks, which is linked to the notion of pollution.

Option C is incorrect. The passage does not suggest that people cannot change their habits. It focuses on the need to address deep-rooted perceptions, implying that change is possible if these perceptions are tackled.

Option D is incorrect. The passage does not suggest a lack of civic sense or privacy. It talks about issues of purity, pollution, and the practical concern of pit-emptying, not about the absence of privacy or civic sense.