CAT 2025 Slot 3 VARC Question 15

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The passage given below is followed by four summaries. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the passage. The return to the tailor is the juxtaposition of three key things for the mindful Indian shopper. The first is the conscious shift away from the homogeneity of fast fashion, the idea of a hundred other people owning exactly the same Zara trench coat or H&M pleated skirt. The second is an actual understanding of the waste behind the fast fashion market, and wanting not to contribute to that anymore. The last is the shift toward customisation and fit—the idea of having imaginations brought to life and to have them fit exactly; without paying exorbitant rates for that bespoke tailoring. For the individual with a keen fashion sense and a genuine desire to move away from the waste and uniformity of fast fashion without paying the premium for it that indie brands would invariably demand, the tailor is the perfect crossover.
Answer and solution

Answer: A) The mindful Indian shopper is shifting away from convenience and uniformity of clothing, and waste in fashion, to customisation and less exorbitantly priced clothing.

Step-by-Step Explanation:
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Passage Context & Central Idea:
The passage discusses the growing trend of mindful Indian shoppers turning to tailors instead of fast fashion brands. It highlights three main reasons: avoiding homogeneity, reducing waste, and seeking customization without high costs.
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Question Stem Analysis:
The question asks for the summary that best captures the passage's essence, focusing on identifying the core ideas without adding extra information.
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Option-by-Option Elimination:
Option A: Accurately summarizes the shift away from fast fashion's convenience, uniformity, and waste towards customization and affordability.
Option B: Incorrect as it focuses only on expensive clothes and doesn't mention customization or the broader issue of waste.
Option C: Partially correct but misses the emphasis on reducing waste and only highlights cost and fit.
Option D: Incorrect as it generalizes to all shoppers and ignores the mindful aspect and the tailor's role.
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Final Answer Confirmation:
Option A is the most accurate and comprehensive summary.
Correct Answer: A

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