New RBI Grade B 2025 Notification will come Soon! Enroll Here

    Question

    In the question given below, a passage is given

    followed by three statements which may or may not be inferred from the passage. Select the correct combination of statements that can be inferred. Passage: Electric vehicles (EVs) are often promoted as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional fuel-based vehicles. They produce no tailpipe emissions and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. However, producing EV batteries requires mining of rare metals, which can have adverse environmental and social effects if not managed responsibly. Statements: I. The manufacturing of electric vehicle batteries can cause environmental damage if mining practices are not regulated. II. The shift to electric vehicles will entirely eliminate environmental concerns caused by transportation. III. Reducing tailpipe emissions is one of the benefits of electric vehicles.
    A Only I and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All I, II, and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    I follows — The passage states that mining for EV batteries can cause adverse environmental effects if not managed responsibly. III follows — The passage clearly mentions that EVs produce no tailpipe emissions. II does not follow — The passage states that EVs reduce some environmental concerns (tailpipe emissions), but battery production has its own environmental challenges.

    Practice Next