Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1904 MCQ • 2 Marks

Section 8: General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Reading Comprehension

Question Statement:

Claim: 'Constructing plastic greenhouse tunnels will ensure profitable tomato cultivation for all smallholders in the valley.' Which of the following casts the greatest doubt on this claim?

Options:

  • (A) Summer temperatures inside the tunnels exceed 45$^{\circ}$C without active ventilation, causing complete blossom drop and crop failure unless expensive evaporative coolers are installed.
  • (B) Plastic tunnels protect crops from light frost in winter.
  • (C) Tomatoes grown under plastic have uniform red coloration.
  • (D) Tunnel frames can be fabricated from galvanized iron.

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Severe overheating causing total blossom drop unless costly cooling is added directly threatens profitability for smallholders.
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