Passage

There are reports that some of the antibiotics sold in the market are fed to poultry and other livestock as growth promoters. Overusing these substances can create superbugs, pathogens that are resistant to multiple drugs and could be passed along to humans. Mindful of that, some farming companies have stopped using the drugs to make chickens gain weight faster. Since Denmark banned antibiotic growth promoters in the 1990s, the major pork exporters say they are producing more pigs – and the animals get fewer diseases.

QUESTION

CSAT

Easy

Comprehension

Prelims 2021

Which one of the following statements best reflects the critical message conveyed by the passage given above?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

Option A is incorrect because the passage does not suggest avoiding animal products altogether.

Option B is incorrect because it does not discuss replacing animal foods with plant foods.

Option C is incorrect as it implies a complete ban on antibiotics for animals, whereas the passage focuses on stopping their use as growth promoters.

Option D is correct as it aligns with the passage's critical message that antibiotics should be used solely for treating diseases, not for promoting growth.

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