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Statement I: Heavy unseasonal rains have lashed most parts of the city causing a flood-like situation. Conclusion: “The Government has decided to launch a massive food-for-work programme to come out of the crisis.” Which additional statement (A/B/C) best supports the conclusion?

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Only A: Almost the entire ripe kharif crop was washed away by the flood water.

Explanation:


Introduction / Context:
We must select the statement that most plausibly motivates a government decision to launch a food-for-work programme—i.e., a relief-cum-livelihood scheme providing food in exchange for public works, especially suited when rural livelihoods and crops are destroyed.


Given Data / Assumptions:

  • Unseasonal rains created flood-like conditions.
  • Government considers food-for-work to address crisis.


Concept / Approach:
Food-for-work is typically justified where agricultural income collapses and there is an urgent need to provide food security and wage opportunities. The option that directly signals crop loss best supports the conclusion.


Step-by-Step Solution:

• A: Crop washout ⇒ loss of income and food ⇒ direct rationale for food-for-work. Strong linkage.• B: Villages marooned ⇒ need rescue/relief, but not specifically food-for-work; first response is evacuation and supplies.• C: Cities inundated and shop shortages ⇒ relief supply chains are needed, but the urban retail crunch does not uniquely justify a work-linked programme.• Therefore, A best supports the conclusion.


Why Other Options Are Wrong:
They describe hardship but lack the direct livelihood-loss justification tied to food-for-work design.


Final Answer:
Only A.

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