Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1883MCQ • 2 Marks
Section 8: General Aptitude
Verbal Aptitude
Subtopic: Reading Comprehension
Question Statement:
Read the passage: 'Post-harvest losses in tropical horticulture frequently exceed thirty percent due to the absence of uninterrupted cold chain infrastructure. Perishable fruits and vegetables undergo rapid physiological decay when exposed to ambient heat and humidity. Investing in decentralized solar cold storage units at the farm gate offers a sustainable pathway to preserve produce freshness and stabilize farmer incomes.' The main point conveyed by the author is:
Options:
(A) Decentralized solar cold storage can effectively mitigate massive post-harvest produce losses.
(B) Tropical fruits have longer shelf lives than temperate vegetables.
(C) Grid electricity is readily accessible in all remote farming villages.
(D) Chemical preservatives are the only viable solution to post-harvest decay.
Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
The passage highlights decentralized solar cold storage as a sustainable solution to post-harvest losses.