Question

In the following question contains a small paragraph followed by a question on it. Read each paragraph carefully and answer the question given below it.
Due to enormous profits involved in smuggling, hundreds of persons have been attracted towards this anti-national activity. Some of them became millionaires overnight. India has a vast coastline both on the Eastern and Western Coast. It has been a heaven for smugglers who have been carrying on their activities with great impunity. There is no doubt, that from time to time certain seizures were made by the enforcement authorities, during raids and ambush but even allowing these losses the smugglers made huge profits.
The passage best supports the statement that :

• A. smuggling hampers the economic development of a nation.
• B. smuggling ought to be curbed.
• C. authorities are taking strict measures to curb smuggling.
• D. smuggling is fast increasing in our country owing to the quick profit it entails.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

In the provided paragraph, the focus is on the lure of smuggling due to its profitability. The paragraph highlights several key points:

• The enormous profits involved in smuggling attract many individuals.
• Some individuals become millionaires overnight due to smuggling activities.
• India's vast coastline facilitates smuggling on both Eastern and Western Coasts.
• Occurrences of seizures made by enforcement authorities do not outweigh the huge profits gained by smugglers.

These points collectively suggest that smuggling's allure is driven by the potential for quick profits, causing its increase in the country. Among the options provided, the choice that best aligns with the passage is:

"smuggling is fast increasing in our country owing to the quick profit it entails."