Which of the following statements is/are correct?
- 1.Parents are not encouraging enough when it comes to children playing sport.
- 2.Participation in sporting activities can help develop life skills.
- 3.Sport as a way of life can help evolve the very nature of society itself.
Select the answer using the code given below.
Answer & explanation
Answer: (b) 2 and 3
The passage says sport teaches time management, teamwork and coordination, and that a culture of sport can build a healthier, happier society. It never blames parents; it only reports what parents say about their children.
- ✗ 1. Parents are only quoted as saying their children are inactive; nothing is said about parents failing to encourage sport.
- ✓ 2. 'From sport you can learn time management, fitness, teamwork, coordination, and so much more' — these are life skills.
- ✓ 3. The passage calls sport as a way of life 'a path to building a healthier, happier society', i.e., it can change the character of society.
Remember · Reported speech is not a judgement: 'parents say children are inactive' does not mean 'parents are not encouraging'.
Question and answer: UPSC's provisional GS Paper II (2026, Series A) — paper ↗ · answer key ↗. Explanation: Minimalist IAS, checked 30 Sept 2026 (how we verify). ·