Q12: APSC Prelims 2024 GS-II: Previous Year Question with Answer

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question : These days we are all getting accustomed to getting home services. Particularly the cities have seen the growth of home services. Home services provide us with health care, child care, grooming, servicing of appliances, and preparation of meals and so many other tasks of daily life. We have gradually adapted to taking convenience service for most of our needs. The days of keeping a house by the family themselves are slowly evaporating in the cities. A plethora of services is on offer and many families are opting for the convenience. The industry has grown by leaps and bounds in India. Gone are the days of browsing through phone books or relying on neighbours to find someone to fix your leaking tap or install your AC after a move. Today on-demand services are transforming how we maintain our homes, making the process faster, simpler and more conveniently reliable. The home services have become easy and transparent too. We can now download a variety of applications and book services at any hour and for any task. Online platforms have built up a variety of services at competitive prices; removing hidden costs and haggling. A feature that makes these services outstanding is the transparency. Customer reviews and ratings have become a part of building trust and attracting repeat consumers. It remains to be seen how far these service providers can execute their promise of professionalism and trusted service. 'A plethora of services' means