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According to the passage, what does the phrase “quick and lighten movement” primarily emphasize in Japan’s approach to its aging population crisis?

1. A hastily implemented series of policies aimed at completely eliminating the aging population issue by 2050, focusing on youth-oriented solutions.
2. A strategic and accelerated implementation of multifaceted measures to address the challenges of a declining workforce and rising dependency ratios.
3. A symbolic gesture by the Japanese government to highlight technological advancements in eldercare without addressing broader societal concerns.
4. A temporary shift in policy to test immigration-based solutions, primarily designed to delay the effects of an aging population.
5. A movement to decentralize administrative authority, empowering local governments to manage aging-related issues independently.

Correct answer: A strategic and accelerated implementation of multifaceted measures to address the challenges of a declining workforce and rising dependency ratios.

Solution

The passage presents Japan’s response as a set of reforms implemented at an accelerated pace. These measures are broad and aimed at multiple demographic problems, especially labor shortages and dependency ratios.

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