SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 105

SSC Stenographer - 06 Aug 2025 - Shift 3 • English • Q105

Read the following passage and answer the questions based on the passage:

Universal immunization campaigns have eradicated or controlled fatal conditions such as smallpox and polio. Mass immunization relies on cold-chain availability: vaccines have to be stored at precise temperatures from manufacturing through inoculation.

Solar-powered refrigerators and insulated containers are lifelines for remote locations. Door-to-door interactions by community health workers educate households regarding dosage routines and myths. Vaccine hesitancy fueled by misinformation is also a major obstacle to herd immunity. Campaigns of public education-capitalizing on radio, social media, and school initiatives-seek to revive public faith in science. Preserving accessibility and communication in an open nature is crucial in order to secure public health.

Vaccine hesitancy is primarily caused by: 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The passage explicitly states, "Vaccine hesitancy fueled by misinformation is also a major obstacle to herd immunity."

Because misinformation is the root cause, the text notes that public education campaigns aim to "revive public faith in science."