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CAT 2023 Slot 3 VARC Question 24

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

CAT 2023 Slot 3VARCVerbal Ability • ParasummaryModerate
The passage given below is followed by four alternate summaries. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the passage.
Gradually, life for the island's birds is improving. Antarctic prions and white-headed petrels, which also nest in burrows, had managed to cling on in some sites while pests were on the island. Their numbers are now increasing. "It's fantastic and so exciting," Shaw says. As birds return to breed, they also poo. This adds nutrients to the soil, which in turn helps the plants to grow back stronger. Tall plants then help burrowing birds hide from predatory skuas. "It's this wonderful feedback loop,” Shaw says. Today, the "pretty paddock" that Houghton first experienced has been transformed. "The tussock is over your head, and you're dodging all these penguin tunnels," she says. The orchids and tiny herb that had been protected by fencing have started turning up all over the place.
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Answer and solution

Answer: A) In the absence of pests, life on the island is now protected, and there has been a revival of a variety of birds and plants.

Step-by-Step Explanation:
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Passage Context & Central Idea:
The passage describes the positive changes in the island's ecosystem due to the reduction or absence of pests. Birds like Antarctic prions and white-headed petrels are reviving, and their activities (like adding nutrients through droppings) are aiding plant growth, creating a beneficial feedback loop. The transformation is attributed to the absence of pests, leading to a revival of both birds and plants.
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Question Stem Analysis:
The question asks for the summary that best captures the essence of the passage. It requires identifying the core argument, which focuses on the ecological revival due to pest absence.
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Option-by-Option Elimination:
Option A: Correctly states the absence of pests leading to the protection of life and revival of birds and plants. This aligns with the passage's core idea.
Option B: While it mentions transformation, it incorrectly implies environmental protection efforts, which are not detailed in the passage.
Option C: Incorrectly suggests an increase in predatory birds, which contradicts the passage's focus on beneficial changes.
Option D: Focuses on protection rather than the natural revival process described.
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Final Answer Confirmation:
The correct answer is Option A, as it accurately reflects the passage's main theme of ecological revival due to the absence of pests.
Correct Answer: A

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