Directions (Q. Nos. 71 to 95) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
Directions (Q. Nos. 71 to 95) : Read the passages given below and answer the questions that follow.
Passage—2 One of the unfortunate features of the human condition is that the natural exploratory behaviour of human infants has to be curtailed, especially in conditions of civilization, where the hazards of traffic, electricity, gas, stairs and many other complex dangers have been added to those which are found in primitive, rural circumstances. We are forced to overprotect our children psychologically, because we live in an artificial environment; and because small children are ill-equipped to look after themselves when surrounded by the dangerous trappings of civilization, we tend to guard them too carefully in situations where this is not necessary.
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Correct answer: (D) More than one of the above
Explanation
The author is critical of overprotection and also notes it is forced by civilisation; the key is D.