Question

Read the passage and answer the question:
The Olympic Games in Paris have officially begun. More than 110 participants are at the Olympic village as part of the Indian contingent. Along with them is a team of coaches, doctors, physiotherapists, psychologists and a nutritionist. Nutrition plays a major role in the performance of the sports persons. They will have to consume a well-balanced meal and try to avoid having something new. When sports persons are in a foreign country, there may not always be dishes they have eaten previously. So they need guidance. If there is no Indian alternative, the nutritionist can suggest a close alternative. The Olympic village has four dining districts: World, French, Halal, and Asian. These halls will be functional round the clock, but the participants will not be allowed to cook anything within the venue. \medskip This passage is primarily focused on?

• A. drugs to be given to sportsmen
• B. physical fitness of the Olympic participants
• C. safety of the Indian contingents
• D. balanced diet to be given to Olympic participant

Hint:

To find the main idea of a passage, look for the concept or phrase that is mentioned or explained repeatedly. Here, "nutrition,'' "well-balanced meal,'' and "diet guidance'' all point to the idea of a "balanced diet.''

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Let’s analyze the passage to find its main focus.
Step 1: Identify the subject of the passage
The passage talks about the Indian Olympic contingent, the support team that includes doctors and a nutritionist, and how diet and nutrition are important for athletes.
Step 2: Focus on the repeated idea
The repeated theme throughout the paragraph is the need for a "well-balanced meal" and how participants need guidance from a nutritionist, especially when they are abroad and unfamiliar with the food.
Details are given about the dining arrangements and the importance of eating familiar food or suitable alternatives.
Step 3: Eliminate the wrong options
- Option A: "drugs to be given to sportsmen" – this is never mentioned.
- Option B: "physical fitness of the Olympic participants" – physical fitness is related, but the passage focuses specifically on nutrition, not exercise or training.
- Option C: "safety of the Indian contingents" – again, no mention of threats or protection.
- Option D: "balanced diet to be given to Olympic participant" – this matches perfectly with the repeated content in the paragraph.
Hence, Option D is the correct answer.