Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
India’s problem boils down to just one thing – lack of infrastructure for health services
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. sums up to
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The idiom "boils down to" means to reduce a complex issue to its fundamental or most important element.
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Context: In the sentence, "boils down to" is used to indicate that the main issue or core problem of India's situation is the lack of infrastructure for health services.
So, "sums up to" accurately conveys this meaning.