Prelims 2026 · CSAT / Reading Comprehension · Question 11
Which of the following conclusions are valid?<br/>1. Sport is more than just games; it is a way of life.<br/>2. Sport can help mitigate the problems of seclusion among the young.<br/>3. Earning laurels in sport can help one secure a job on the basis of an assigned quota.<br/>4. Standard corporate sector skills cannot be learnt through sport.<br/><br/>Select the answer using the code given below.<br/><br/>**Passage:**<br/>Sport is not just about winning medals or getting jobs through a sports quota. Today's generation is struggling with issues like depression and anxiety. Parents often say that their children are inactive and rarely leave the house. Sport can help tackle these problems. From sport you can learn time management, fitness, teamwork, coordination, and so much more. We need to develop a culture in which sport is seen as a way of life—a path to building a healthier, happier society.<br/>
Answer
1, 2 and 3
1 is valid because the passage explicitly says sport should be seen as “a way of life.” 2 is valid because sport can tackle inactivity, isolation-like behaviour, depression and anxiety among the young. 3 is also supported: the passage mentions “getting jobs through a sports quota,” so such a benefit is acknowledged, though the author says sport is not just about that. 4 is invalid because the passage says sport teaches time management, teamwork, coordination etc., which are useful real-world skills.