UPSC Prelims 1996 · General Studies
Question 111: Science and Technology
Which of the following would lead to ‘malnutrition’? I. Overnutrition II. Undernutrition III. Imbalanced nutrition Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
AnswerThe answer is (d).
Malnutrition means an unhealthy state of nutrition, and covers all three conditions: undernutrition (too little food), overnutrition (too much, as in obesity) and imbalanced nutrition (the wrong proportions of nutrients). So I, II and III all lead to malnutrition. Remember: malnutrition is not only hunger; obesity counts too.
- I. Overnutrition is a form of malnutrition.
- II. Undernutrition is a form of malnutrition.
- III. Imbalanced nutrition is a form of malnutrition.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Leaves out overnutrition and imbalanced nutrition.
- (b) Leaves out overnutrition.
- (c) Leaves out undernutrition.
- (d) Right: overnutrition, undernutrition and imbalanced nutrition all cause malnutrition.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1996, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.