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Statement : The government has decided to pay subsidy on food and other essential items in cash to the beneficiary's bank account rather than subsidizing the prices of the items. Which of the following can be a sufficient cause for the effect?

Banking now has a good penetration
Ineffectiveness prevents the intended beneficiaries getting the benefit.
Corruption diverts the government's benefits from the needy.
The government eventually wants to do away with subsidy .

Correct Answer: Corruption diverts the government's benefits from the needy.

Explanation:

The option (d) cannot be a cause. (option (a) is not a sufficient cause and option (b) is a vague sentence.

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