Which of the following conclusions are valid? 1. Sport is more than just games; it is a way of life. 2. Sport can help mitigate the problems of seclusion among the young. 3. Earning laurels in sport can help one secure a job on the basis of an assigned quota. 4. Standard corporate sector skills cannot be learnt through sport. Select the answer using the code given below.

Passage

Sport is not just about winning medals or getting jobs through a sports quota. Today's generation is struggling with issues like depression and anxiety. Parents often say that their children are inactive and rarely leave the house. Sport can help tackle these problems. From sport you can learn time management, fitness, teamwork, coordination, and so much more. We need to develop a culture in which sport is seen as a way of life—a path to building a healthier, happier society.

QUESTION

CSAT

Medium

Comprehension

Prelims 2026

Which of the following conclusions are valid?

Sport is more than just games; it is a way of life.
Sport can help mitigate the problems of seclusion among the young.
Earning laurels in sport can help one secure a job on the basis of an assigned quota.
Standard corporate sector skills cannot be learnt through sport.

Select the answer using the code given below.

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Explanation

Based on the passage, let us evaluate each conclusion:

Statement 1 is valid: The passage explicitly states that "Sport is not just about winning medals" and emphasizes the need to develop a culture where sport is "seen as a way of life."
Statement 2 is valid: The passage highlights that today's youth are "inactive and rarely leave the house" (which implies seclusion) and directly states that "Sport can help tackle these problems."
Statement 3 is valid: The opening line, "Sport is not just about winning medals or getting jobs through a sports quota," acknowledges that securing a job through a sports quota is indeed a reality and a benefit of sports, even though it is not the only benefit.
Statement 4 is invalid: The passage mentions that sport teaches "time management, fitness, teamwork, coordination," which are quintessential skills required in the standard corporate sector. Therefore, the claim that these skills cannot be learnt through sport contradicts the passage.

Since statements 1, 2, and 3 are valid conclusions, the correct option is D.