Question :
Option :
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Sarcastic and dismissive
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Analytical yet cautiously optimistic (Note: This option is outlined in green)
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ubilant and uncritical
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Critical and alarmist
Correct answer : b)
Explanation :
The correct answer is option b i.e. Analytical yet cautiously optimistic
The author maintains an analytical tone, acknowledging both the strengths and weaknesses of India’s vaccination campaign. The tone is cautiously optimistic because, while challenges such as inequality, misinformation, and digital exclusion are highlighted, the passage concludes positively, emphasizing India’s ability to recalibrate and achieve large-scale mobilization.