Q100: HPPSC Prelims 2020 GS-II: Previous Year Question with Answer

Read the following paragraph to give your decision: The smaller pesticide formulation units in India operate under heavy constraints such as obsolete technology, small scale of operation and dependence on large units for raw materials. In view of the loss of expensive material by the smaller units it is important to either eliminate or reduce losses to the extent possible through innovative and sustainable waste minimization techniques. Operating profit margins of the units are very low and small adverse conditions land these companies in trouble, Maximum losses suffered by these units are through poor housekeeping, sub-optional operating practices, and lack of proper opportunities for recycling waste. Mark your answer as: (A) If the inference is ‘definitely true’. (B) If the inference is ‘probably true’ though not definitely true. (C) If you think the inference is ‘probably false’. (D) If you think the inference is ‘definitely false’. Statement: Lack of funds compels smaller units to ignore house keeping.