Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2384MCQ • 2 Marks
Section 8: General Aptitude
Verbal Aptitude
Subtopic: Reading Comprehension
Question Statement:
Premise: 'Implementing automated sorting machines in citrus packaging houses increases net export revenues.' Which of the following provides the strongest justification?
Options:
(A) Automated sorters eliminate the inclusion of fruit with latent fungal lesions, reducing export container rejection rates at destination ports from 8% to under 0.2%.
(B) Citrus fruits contain vitamin C.
(C) Packaging houses employ seasonal labor.
(D) Cardboard boxes are used for packing citrus.
Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
A reduction in export container rejection from 8% to 0.2% provides direct financial justification for increased export revenues.