What is a suitable title for this passage?
(Passage: We know that most respiratory diseases are caused by air pollution and stomach diseases are caused by dirty water. Both breathable air and drinkable water are very important to keep life healthy. Our factories and fast-moving vehicles also make a loud noise. They also need to be controlled. Living among them increases mental stress. The heartbeats become fast. Sometimes, death can even occur due to cardiac arrest.)

Appeared in: DSSSB -28 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Explanation

The passage establishes a clear cause-and-effect relationship between different types of pollution and specific health problems.
It explicitly mentions that air pollution leads to respiratory diseases, dirty water causes stomach diseases, and noise results in stress and heart-related issues.
The title 'Effect of increasing pollution' comprehensively summarizes this central theme by highlighting both the cause (pollution) and the consequence (effects on health).
This makes it the most accurate and fitting title for the entire passage.

Option B: The passage describes a harmful, polluted environment, which is the opposite of a controlled and safe one.
Option C: The text makes no mention of population size, growth, or density. It focuses on the byproducts of industrialization and transportation.
Option D: This title is too general and incomplete. While the passage discusses diseases, it crucially links them to pollution as the underlying cause.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Reading Comprehension: Identifying the Main Idea as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding the health impacts of environmental pollution is crucial in community health nursing. Nurses play a key role in educating communities about environmental risks.
Nurses can advise patients on preventive measures, such as using masks in highly polluted areas, ensuring access to clean drinking water, and managing stress from noise pollution.
What if? If a patient presents with chronic respiratory issues and lives near a high-traffic industrial zone, the nurse should consider environmental exposure as a contributing factor during assessment and care planning, rather than just focusing on individual lifestyle choices like smoking.

How to Approach the Question

First, read the entire passage carefully to understand its overall message and purpose.
Identify the main subject being discussed. In this case, it's the connection between pollution and health problems.
Look for recurring keywords and concepts, such as 'pollution,' 'diseases,' 'air,' 'water,' and 'noise.'
Evaluate each title option to see how well it summarizes the central theme. Ask yourself, 'Does this title capture the main point of the passage?'
Eliminate titles that are too broad (e.g., 'Many diseases'), too narrow, or irrelevant (e.g., 'Uncontrolled population').
Select the title that is both accurate and comprehensive, covering the key ideas presented in the text.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Reading Comprehension: Identifying the Main Idea
Stem keywords: air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, respiratory diseases, stomach diseases, mental stress
Lead-in keywords: suitable title

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Practise the full DSSSB -28 August 2019 (Shift-2)

Attempt every question from this paper in a timed mock, then review the full solution for each one.