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CAT/2000
Question . 4
Directions for Questions: Read the information in each question given below and answer the question that follows:
The offer of the government to make iodized salt available at a low price of one rupee per kilo is welcome, especially since the government seems to be so concerned about the ill effects of non-iodized salt. But it is doubtful whether the offer will actually be implemented. Way back in 1994, the governmental methods for reducing the costs of iodization to about five paise per kilo. But these reports have remained just those reports on paper.
Which one of the following, if true most weakens the author’s contention that it is doubtful whether the offer will be actually implemented?
Explanatory Answer
Method of solving this CAT Verbal Ability Question from Critical Reasoning question
(c) is the correct option as according to the passage the low price of one rupee per kilo can be brought about by small-scale and joint sector units that have already completed trials for regular production. If the small-scale sector can produce iodized salt at a cheaper rate then selling the salt can be made practical through these sectors at a large scale.