Question

QQ52. Directions for the following 3 (three) items : Read the following three passages and answer the items that follow the passages. Your answers to these items should be based on the passages only. Passage While awareness on use/misuse and abuse of antibiotics is common knowledge, as is the impact of dosing poultry with antibiotics, the environmental impact of antibiotics-manufacturing companies not treating their waste has scarcely been discussed at any length or seriousness thus far. Pollution from antibiotics factories is fuelling the rise of drug-resistant infections. The occurrence of drug-resistant bacteria surrounding the pharma manufacturing plants is well known. Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical and practical message conveyed by the passage ?

Options

1. A It is necessary to put proper effluent treatment protocols in place.
2. B It is necessary to promote environmental awareness among people.
3. C Spread of drug-resistant bacteria cannot be done away with, as it is inherent in modern medical care.
4. D Pharma-manufacturing companies should be set up in remote rural areas, away from crowded towns and cities.