Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. The food distribution mechanism needs to be reimagined and made effective to reduce the loss and wastage of food. 2. Ensuring the reduction of wastage and loss of food is a social and moral responsibility of all citizens. Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?

Passage

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, one-third of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally. Food is lost or wasted throughout the supply chain, from initial agricultural production to final household consumption. The increasing wastage also results in land degradation by about 45%, mainly due to deforestation, unsustainable agricultural practices, and excessive groundwater extraction. The energy spent over wasted food results in about 3.5 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide production every year. Decay also leads to harmful emissions of other gases in the atmosphere. Addressing the loss and wastage of food in all forms is critical to complete the cycle of food efficiency and food sustainability.

QUESTION

CSAT

Easy

Comprehension

Prelims 2024

Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:

The food distribution mechanism needs to be reimagined and made effective to reduce the loss and wastage of food.
Ensuring the reduction of wastage and loss of food is a social and moral responsibility of all citizens.

Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?

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Explanation

Assumption 1 is valid according to the passage. The passage highlights that food is lost or wasted throughout the supply chain, indicating a need for improvements in the food distribution mechanism to reduce wastage effectively. Reimagining the food distribution process aligns with this need for efficiency.

Assumption 2 is not valid. While the passage emphasizes the importance of addressing food loss and wastage for sustainability, it does not suggest that reducing food wastage is a social or moral responsibility of all citizens. Therefore, this assumption is not supported by the passage.