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Correct Option: (b) 2 and 3

Let's evaluate the statements based on the passage on sport: 1. Parents are not encouraging enough when it comes to children playing sport. The passage states 'Parents often say that their children are inactive and rarely leave the house', but it does not claim that parents are not encouraging enough. Hence statement 1 is an unjustified extrapolation. 2. Participation in sporting activities can help develop life skills. The passage explicitly mentions 'From sport you can learn time management, fitness, teamwork, coordination, and so much more', which are essential life skills. Hence statement 2 is correct. 3. Sport as a way of life can help evolve the very nature of society itself. The passage concludes with 'a path to building a healthier, happier society', indicating societal evolution/improvement. Hence statement 3 is correct. Therefore, statements 2 and 3 are correct.