General Studies · Passage Based Inferences

Directions: Read the passage given below and select the inference(s) that hold true based on the facts in the passage. Passage: The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of global cooperation in public health. Rapid vaccine development was possible due to international collaboration among scientists, governments, and industries. Yet, unequal distribution of vaccines revealed stark inequalities between rich and poor nations. Public trust also became a challenge, as misinformation led some people to resist vaccination despite its proven benefits. Inferences: I. Vaccine development was entirely a local effort without collaboration. II. Inequality in vaccine distribution reflects global disparities. III. Public resistance to vaccines was partly fueled by misinformation.