Q 21. CSAT 2015

Which among the following is the most logical and rational assumption that can be made from the above passage?

a) The richer States must lead in the production and adoption of renewable energy.
b) The poor States always have to depend on rich States for electricity.
c) The State Electricity Boards can improve their finances by undertaking clean energy projects.
d) The high economic disparity between the rich and poor States is the major cause of high carbon emissions in India.
Answer: a
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The passage gives an account of responsibility of reducing carbon emissions, especially of richer states. As the richer states have got everything and are advanced, can help the developing countries which are struggling to achieve the developed phase. In this way, emission will deteriorate the ecology and it is expected from rich countries to help the developing countries. So, the correct answer is option (a).
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Q 43. CSAT 2015

Which among the following is the most critical inference that can be made from the above passage?

a) The Central and State governments in India do not have enough resources to afford a latrine for each household.
b) Open defecation is the most important public health problem of India.
c) Open defecation reduces the human capital of India's workforce.
d) Open defecation is a public health problem in all developing countries.
Answer: c
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The passage talks about the open defecation and the various problems which are associated with it. And it says that it not only affects those who practice the open defecation, but poor, the rich and who use the toilets are also affected.

Besides that, it also talks about the various diseases which arise due to it and which cause one-half of India's children malnourished and poor health of acting mothers as well as children. Diarrhoea caused due to open defecation causes physical problems.

So, according to the passage, the most critical inference is the option (c). Option (a) does not give clear picture, whether the Central and the State Governments are capable or not to tackle this situation.

Option (b) says it is the most important public health problem of India, which is not correct and option (d) is irrelevant.

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Q 64. Passage based

According to the passage, which of the following is/are a matter of intense debate in the multilateral negotiations under UNFCCC regarding the role of developing countries in climate change?
 1. The scale and size of required financial support.
 2. The crop loss due to climate change in the developing countries.
 3. To enhance the mitigation and adaptation actions in the developing countries.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1 only.
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: c
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     ● Statement 1: The scale and size of required financial support is a matter of intense debate in the multilateral negotiations under UNFCCC. This is correct as financial support is crucial for developing countries to implement climate actions.  
     ● Statement 2: The crop loss due to climate change in developing countries is not a primary focus of debate in UNFCCC negotiations, making this statement incorrect.  
     ● Statement 3: Enhancing mitigation and adaptation actions in developing countries is indeed a significant topic of debate, as these actions are essential for addressing climate change impacts.  
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