Logical Reasoning - Theme Detection - Discussion

In my view option E will be more appropriate.

As the para introduces us the ways through which and how it can be eliminated.

"The consumption of harmful drugs by the people can be prevented not only by banning their sale in the market. ".

This statement does not imply that the consumption of harmful drugs can be eliminated. It suggests prevention, which means, through education, less people might consume illicit drugs although the problem would still exist to a lesser extent. Prevention does not mean elimination which suggests the problem would be eradicated.

I would therefore go with option B as drug-use can be reduced through prevention but not eliminated.

I can see why the answer should be option D, however I think the answer is badly-worded.

Near banning the drugs is not a proper one but we have to chanalise the drug sales.

Drugs cannot be eliminated by simply banning sale because it generates greater profit for criminal organizations if they are illegal (less accessible); going hand-in-hand with people emotionally/mentally dependent on drugs.

As long as we are human; we have emotion. The moment we lose our emotion we will have no need to escape the negative emotions we experience; hence no longer needing drugs as an escape. Prohibition on alcohol didn't work, did it?

In this passage, it is recommended that drugs addiction can be cure in any circumstances.

According to me, the answer must be B. As whole passage is about how we can reduce the drug usage. Option D is just a way to reduce consumption but not the meaning of the whole para.

Option B is correct. As clearly written that consumption can be prevented which means reduced not eliminated. Also, it is impossible to eliminate anything.

According to me, the answer should be B, we know that consumption can be reduced through these all rehabilitation process (but the gist was that it can be reduced).

I agree B is the correct option.

Option E, channelize means to hollow out something which has a close meaning to elimination, moreover, a number of measures have been discussed in the para, which should be seen as a collective entity, a plan.