Option A is incorrect: The passage draws a clear distinction between social and economic issues — it identifies “social inequality” as a social problem and “insecurity” as an economic one.
Hence, insecurity cannot be classified as a social issue. Additionally, the passage notes that “many Government policies are intended towards mitigating these insecurities,” implying that policymakers are already aware of this concern. Therefore, this option misrepresents the context.

Option B is incorrect: The passage does not suggest that poverty causes social inequality or insecurity. Instead, it differentiates poverty from insecurity by stating that “insecurity, more than poverty, is the most acutely felt economic problem.” Thus, no direct causal relationship is established between poverty and insecurity.

Option C is incorrect: Although the passage acknowledges the seriousness of poverty and inequality, it does not describe them as an “unmanageable crisis.” In fact, it mentions that government policies aim to mitigate these insecurities, showing ongoing intervention and manageability.

Option D is correct: The passage’s central claim is that economic insecurity—more than poverty—is the primary issue affecting people across income levels, including those just above the poverty line.
It also highlights that “many Government policies are actually intended towards mitigating these insecurities.”
Thus, the passage’s core message is that government focus should remain on addressing economic insecurity as the main problem, not poverty alone.

Hence, the correct answer is D.