Question

Read the given passage carefully and answer the question that follows:

"The collapse of communism was followed in most of these countries by a painful process of transition from an authoritarian socialist system to a democratic capitalist system. The model of transition in Russia, Central Asia and east Europe that was influenced by the World Bank and the IMF came to be known as 'shock therapy'. Shock therapy varied in intensity and speed amongst the Second World countries, but its direction and features were quite similar."

Which one of the following was not a consequence of 'shock therapy'? 

विकल्प

• The rate of inflation rose high.

• The value of 'Ruble', the Russian currency declined.

• The collective farm system got strengthened and food security was ensured.

• The old system of social welfare was systematically destroyed.

Answer 1

The collective farm system got strengthened and food security was ensured.

Explanation:

Since the collective agricultural system was not reinforced, (c) is incorrect. Rather, it was disassembled, which resulted in food security being lost and shortages occurring.