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What can be the possible inference drawn from the statement “Happiness is the end goal”, as highlighted in the above passage?

1. Ensuring universal basic income will promote happiness within countries, which is the primary goal of every country.
2. Dignity should not be framed as a metric to fulfill happiness.
3. The author has considered happiness as the highest priority and countries must find means to achieve it for overall development.
4. The GDP of a country must be given due attention to achieve the overall happiness of the citizens.
5. None is correct

Correct answer: The author has considered happiness as the highest priority and countries must find means to achieve it for overall development.

Solution

The statement “Happiness is the end goal” implies that happiness is the ultimate objective of development and policy. The passage supports the idea that countries should adopt means that lead to overall well-being. Hence, the option stating that happiness is the highest priority is correct.

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