The author is of the opinion that

Question

Option 1: the response of users does not vary according to the media consumed.

Option 2: the reaction of users cannot be controlled by media.

Option 3: social media reports more widely and responsibly.

Option 4: reading responsible media reports promotes thoughtfulness.

AfterBoards · Accepted Answer

From passage: "Reading responsible accounts of pollution, a terror attack, an election result etc. would give you food for thought."

Thought Process Breakdown: The question asks for the author's opinion. -> The author compares responsible media with social media feeds. -> Responsible reports make people think. -> Social media rage bait pushes people into troll mode. So, the author believes responsible media promotes thoughtfulness. Option 1 is wrong because media clearly affects user response. Option 2 is wrong because the passage says algorithms influence people. Option 3 is opposite. Option 4 directly matches the passage.

Option Analysis: 🔴 Option 1 -> Opposite Meaning -> The passage shows user response changes by media type. 🔴 Option 2 -> Opposite Meaning -> The passage says media can influence reactions. 🔴 Option 3 -> Opposite Meaning -> Social media is shown as distorted, not responsible. 🟢 Option 4 -> Correct -> Responsible media reports promote thoughtfulness.

IPMAT Indore (VA) PYQs

Keyboard Shortcuts