IPMAT Indore 2024 - VA Q73 Explanation

Explanation:

(b)

(a) Nashik overtook Kolar as the biggest tomato market in Asia. This option introduces information about Nashik and Kolar markets but doesn't directly relate to the missing lorry laden with tomatoes or the panic among traders in the Kolar agricultural produce market. Therefore, it's not relevant to the context provided in the paragraph.

(b) Panic and confusion reigned among traders in the Kolar agricultural produce market. This option directly addresses the situation described in the paragraph, indicating panic and confusion among traders in the Kolar agricultural produce market. It aligns with the context provided and sets the stage for the subsequent details about the missing tomatoes and uncertainties surrounding the incident.

(c) A couple took the hijacked vehicle to a nearby market and sold the tomatoes there. This option introduces new information about a couple taking the hijacked vehicle and selling the tomatoes, which is not mentioned in the paragraph. It does not directly relate to the panic among traders or the missing lorry laden with tomatoes described in the paragraph.

(d) Three traders jointly hired a lorry to carry tomatoes. This option introduces information about three traders jointly hiring a lorry, which is not directly related to the panic among traders or the missing lorry laden with tomatoes described in the paragraph. Therefore, it's not relevant to the context provided.