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In the following question a short passage is given with one of the lines in the passage missing and represented by a blank. Select the best out of the five answer choices given, to make the passage complete and coherent.

Adopting green technologies in power generation, which has a lock-in effect lasting decades, and other areas like transport with immediate impacts such as reduced air pollution has a twin advantage. _________________. It is imperative therefore that the national position raises pressure on rich countries for technological and funding assistance under the Paris Agreement. In parallel, India would have to update its preparedness to meet the new regime of transparency that is to be launched under the climate pact. The preparatory decisions to write the rules and modalities for such a framework, and assist developing countries with capability building will be taken at Marrakech. 

A The local environment is cleaned up, improving the quality of life, and carbon emissions are cut. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B States and cities are also charting their own course to curb emissions. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Business and industry today see a strong case to take a new path, as energy costs favour renewable sources over fossil fuels. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D In India’s case, new developments in sectors such as construction, transport, energy production, waste and water management, as well as agriculture, can benefit from fresh funding and technology. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E The imperative therefore is to demand suitably high financial flows to both mitigate emissions and prepare communities to adapt to climate change. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Adopting green technologies in power generation, which has a lock-in effect lasting decades, and other areas like transport with immediate impacts such as reduced air pollution has a twin advantage. The local environment is cleaned up, improving the quality of life, and carbon emissions are cut. It is imperative therefore that the national position raises pressure on rich countries for technological and funding assistance under the Paris Agreement. In parallel, India would have to update its preparedness to meet the new regime of transparency that is to be launched under the climate pact. The preparatory decisions to write the rules and modalities for such a framework, and assist developing countries with capability building will be taken at Marrakech. 

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