Directions: In each of the following questions a short passage is...

Directions: In each of the following questions a short passage is given with one of the lines in the passage missing and represented by a blank. Select the best out of the five answer choices given, to make the passage complete and coherent (coherent means logically complete and sound).

Providing benefits for women on maternity leave and children is a societal responsibility which can be funded in a large country through a combination of general taxation and contributory payments from those who have the means. Health care should be treated as a right and deliveries handled without \cos t to women. ______________________________. Such a policy would harmonise the varying maternity benefit provisions found in different laws that govern labour at present.

Options

A
The income guarantees during the pregnancy period can be ensured through a universal social insurance system.
B
Beneficiaries covered by the latest amendment must be protected from discrimination through clear provisions.
C
Mandating creche facilities to help women workers under the changed law is a forward-looking move.
D
Women’s empowerment can be achieved through universal initiatives, not by imposing conditionalities to avail benefits.a

Correct answer

The income guarantees during the pregnancy period can be ensured through a universal social insurance system.

Step-by-step solution

The paragraph starts while quoting that providing benefits for women and children is a societal responsibility. The sentence further states how the funds can be collected for this purpose. Out of the choices available, the sentence A clearly fits the blank most appropriately and the usage of the phrase ‘income guarantees’ confirms the same.

Option A is hence the correct answer.

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