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CAT 2023 Slot 2 VARC Question 23

Multiple choice (+3 / −1) · Verbal Ability · Parasummary · Try it, then check the answer and solution below.

CAT 2023 Slot 2VARCVerbal Ability • ParasummaryModerate
The passage given below is followed by four alternate summaries. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the passage.
Heat waves are becoming longer, frequent and intense due to climate change. The impacts of extreme heat are unevenly experienced; with older people and young children, those with pre-existing medical conditions and on low incomes significantly more vulnerable. Adaptation to heatwaves is a significant public policy concern. Research conducted among at-risk people in the UK reveals that even vulnerable people do not perceive themselves as at risk of extreme heat; therefore, early warnings of extreme heat events do not perform as intended. This suggests that understanding how extreme heat is narrated is very important. The news media play a central role in this process and can help warn people about the potential danger, as well as about impacts on infrastructure and society.
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Answer: A) Heatwaves pose an enormous risk; the media plays a pivotal role in alerting people to this danger.

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Passage Context & Central Idea:
The passage discusses the increasing intensity and frequency of heatwaves due to climate change, highlighting the disproportionate impact on vulnerable groups. It emphasizes the importance of understanding how extreme heat is perceived and the role of media in effectively communicating the risks and societal impacts.
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Question Stem Analysis:
The question requires identifying the summary that best captures the essence of the passage, focusing on the core arguments about heatwave risks and the media's role.
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Option-by-Option Elimination:
Option A: Correctly identifies the enormous risk posed by heatwaves and the pivotal role of media in alerting people, aligning with the passage's core arguments.
Option B: Incorrect as it misrepresents the passage's focus on media effectiveness and misstates the issue with public policies.
Option C: Incorrect as it oversimplifies the issue and ignores the media's role.
Option D: Incorrect as it downplays the media's current effectiveness and misinterprets the passage's focus on perception rather than media effectiveness.
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Final Answer Confirmation:
Correct Answer: A

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