Question

Direction: Read the following scenario and answer the THREE questions that follow.
During the floods of 2018-2019, a group of philanthropists led by Niyabuddin, wished to open free food centre for the needy. Their motto was that “no human should be hungry.” Nothing gives more satisfaction to the philanthropists than to see the hungry eat to the fullest.
Post Covid-19, the group started a food centre by the name Win Borne Life Care Food (WBLCF) in a small town called Palakkad. The centre started gaining popularity as the number of people enjoying free meals increased over time. Initially, WBLCF offered a standardized menu consisting of idli, upma, puttu for breakfast, curd rice for lunch, and idli or upma for supper. Six women were employed by WBLCF to prepare all the meals. As the number of diners increased, they started expecting a variety in the menu.
At WBLCF, not all the diners eat "free": while two-thirds of diners get free food, one-third would donate some amount to a transparent charity box kept at the entrance. For example, a man donated Rs. 500 after consuming two idlis, and a woman approached Niyabuddin and inquired about donating 10 kilogrammes of rice. Those who could not afford to donate, were often seen prostrating worshipfully in front of the charity box.
Some caring individuals made monetary donation while others donated rice, fruits and vegetables to WBLCF. Further, the centre received enquiries from many locals on how they could contribute to the cause.
As the centre was lauded for its philanthropic work by people of the town, Niyabuddin intended to replicate the initiative in the nearby districts. However, he is concerned about the cost that goes into running the centre. Almost 75 percent of the donated amount goes into buying the cooking ingredients, while the rest goes into paying salaries, operations and maintenance costs.
Niyabuddin realised that on some days the food was wasted while on other days diners went back hungry. He sought advice from a consultant friend on how to reduce wastage. The consultant suggested the following:
1). Launch a mobile app so that diners can pre-inform their arrival to WBLCF.
2). Ask diners who enjoy free meal to distribute excess food to hungry on streets
3). Ask diners to eat less as it is good for health
4). Preach people to eat less
5). Ration amount of food to be served to the diners
Which of the above ideas will not be consistent with the core ethos of WBLCF?

• A. 2, 3 & 5
• B. 1, 3 & 4
• C. 3, 4 & 5
• D. 2, 3 & 4
• E. 1, 2 & 3

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The core ethos of Win Borne Life Care Food (WBLCF) is derived from their motto, "no human should be hungry," indicating their focus on maximizing food accessibility for those in need without restrictions or diminished portions. Let’s evaluate each of the consultant's suggestions against this ethos:

1. Launch a mobile app so that diners can pre-inform their arrival to WBLCF: This suggestion is consistent with the ethos as it helps in planning and reducing food wastage without affecting meal accessibility.
2. Ask diners who enjoy free meals to distribute excess food to the hungry on streets: This suggestion aligns with the ethos. It encourages sharing without limiting the availability of food to diners.
3. Ask diners to eat less as it is good for health: This contradicts the ethos. Encouraging diners to eat less may restrict individuals from fulfilling their hunger, which goes against the commitment to ensuring no one is hungry.
4. Preach people to eat less: This also contradicts the core belief of WBLCF, as urging people to eat less can result in not meeting their nutritional needs.
5. Ration the amount of food to be served to the diners: This is inconsistent with the WBLCF's mission since rationing food can prevent people from having adequate meals, conflicting with the premise of ensuring no hunger.

Considering the alignment of the suggestions with the ethos of "no human should be hungry," suggestions 3, 4, and 5 do not align with WBLCF's core values and are inconsistent. Therefore, the correct answer is 3, 4 & 5.

Answer 2

To solve this problem, we need to identify which suggested ideas for reducing food wastage at WBLCF do not align with its core ethos, which is that "no human should be hungry." Let's examine each option:

1. A mobile app to inform about attendance does not contradict the ethos; it helps in planning.
2. Distributing excess food aligns with the ethos and ensures food reaches more people.
3. Asking diners to eat less contradicts the ethos that no one should be hungry.
4. Preaching people to eat less also contradicts the core ethos of ensuring full meals.
5. Rationing the food served could lead to hunger, which is against the ethos.

According to this analysis, ideas 3, 4, and 5 are inconsistent with the fundamental principle of WBLCF to end hunger. Therefore, the correct options are 3, 4 & 5.