IPMAT Indore 2023 - VA Q50 Explanation

Explanation:

(d) The correct answer is option 1, "Regular exercising and eating healthy food alone ensure fitness," as the passage suggests that while regular exercise and a healthy diet contribute to fitness to some extent, they are not the sole factors. The passage emphasizes that sleep is also a crucial component of physical and mental well-being, and its role should not be overlooked.

Explanation for other options: Option 2, "Irregular sleep patterns can result in health problems": This statement is correct according to the passage, which highlights the negative impact of irregular sleep patterns on health.

Option 3, "Insufficient sleep can lead to obesity": This statement is correct according to the passage, which mentions that lack of sleep can raise levels of the hunger hormone (ghrelin) and decrease levels of the satiety hormone (leptin), potentially leading to obesity.

Option 4, "One’s body and mind should be properly relaxed to ensure good sleep": This statement is consistent with the passage's recommendation for proper relaxation of the body and mind before sleeping to encourage quality sleep.