Passage

While awareness on use/misuse and abuse of antibiotics is common knowledge, as is the impact of dosing poultry with antibiotics, the environmental impact of antibiotics-manufacturing companies not treating their waste has scarcely been discussed at any length or seriousness thus far. Pollution from antibiotics factories is fuelling the rise of drug-resistant infections. The occurrence of drug-resistant bacteria surrounding the pharma manufacturing plants is well known.
QUESTION

CSAT

Easy

Comprehension

Prelims 2023

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical and practical message conveyed by the passage?

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Explanation

Option A is correct: The passage highlights the environmental impact of antibiotics manufacturing companies not treating their waste through the line - the environmental impact of antibiotics- manufacturing companies not treating their waste has scarcely been discussed at any length or seriousness thus far. Pollution from antibiotics factories is fueling the rise of drug-resistant infections.” Therefore, the passage emphasizes the need for these companies to implement proper effluent treatment protocols to prevent pollution and minimize the spread of drug-resistant bacteria.

Option B is incorrect: The passage specifically discusses the environmental impact of antibiotics manufacturing companies not treating their waste and how it contributes to the rise of drug-resistant infections. Therefore, promoting environmental awareness, although a good idea, alone may not directly address the issue at hand.

Option C is incorrect: This is a pessimistic and broad statement that does not align with the main theme of the passage. Nowhere the passage mentions or suggests that it is not possible to control the spread of drug-resistant bacteria, although it may be challenging.

Option D is incorrect: Although this statement presents a solution, it is not the most practical and logical solution conveyed by the passage. The passage primarily emphasizes the importance of proper waste treatment by antibiotics manufacturing companies to reduce pollution and the spread of drug-resistant bacteria in the line “Pollution from antibiotics factories is fueling the rise of drug-resistant infections.

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