English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishComprehension Ability
The following text is followed by four alternate summaries. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the text. Dementia is in the public and political spotlight like never before, as society wakes up to the fact that it poses one of the greatest threats to the health and wealth of our country. The numbers are stark: 8,50,000 people in the UK are currently living with dementia, at an estimated cost of more
Options
- AThe UK is set to fund the research on Dementia in the country.
- BThe UK government has finally realised the extent of damage caused by Dementia in the country and is ready to
- CThe UK is gathering more funds in order to deal with Dementia-biggest threat to the country.
- DThe UK government and charities are keen on arranging more funds to conduct research on Dementia one of the bi
Correct answer
D. The UK government and charities are keen on arranging more funds to conduct research on Dementia one of the bi
Step-by-step solution
Option (a) is incorrect as passage doesn't state that the UK government is set to fund the research, but it is still arranging for them. Option (b) is incorrect as the extent of damage realisation is not the gist of the passage but working on gathering funds and doing more research is. Option(c) is incomplete as it doesn't mention other charities and that Dementia is one of the big diseases and not the 'only single biggest threat'. Option (d) is the answer as passage states that Dementia is one of t