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SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 4

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level - 1 Aug 2022 - Shift 4 • English • Q4

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.

From language to cultures - there are annals about India’s diversity writ in bold. At the heart of everything we hold close is our love for food; the aroma from warm hearths wafts in the air, a heady mix of history and meals. So heady, that we often forget that food has a large carbon footprint, and the menace of ever-growing fast-food businesses that contribute the lion’s share to this problem. However, India’s rich traditional and local edible biodiversity, with its focus on home cooked food, presents a ray of hope. Indian members of Relais & Châteaux, in partnership with Slow Food International, hope to bring back our forefathers’ wisdom when it comes to eating, through the Slow Food movement, which started in the 1980s and aims to bring to the fore the connection of plate with people and the planet. Calling for the protection and promotion of traditional techniques associated with regional food cultures is Jaisal Singh, owner of SUJAN group of hotels.

Which of the following can be the most appropriate title of the passage?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Retracing Traditional and Local Wisdom of Eating.

The phrase "Retracing Traditional and Local Wisdom of Eating" perfectly sums up the core of the passage because it:

  • Reflects the central theme of going back to ancestral food practices.

  • Emphasizes “wisdom of eating”, which is aligned with sustainable, local methods.

  • Matches the tone and purpose of the Slow Food movement discussed in the passage.

These lines show that the passage is fundamentally about reclaiming old food traditions to counter the damage caused by modern fast-food trends.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.