Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1904MCQ • 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.