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: The government’s ambitious solar energy programme aims to reduce the country’s dependence on coal-based power plants. However, setting up large solar parks requires vast land areas, which can displace local communities and wildlife if not planned carefully. Experts suggest adopting decentralised solar models to balance energy needs with environmental and social concerns. Statements: I. Decentralised solar models can help reduce negative social and environmental effects of solar energy expansion. II. Large solar parks are the only way to reduce dependence on coal-based power plants. III. The government’s solar energy programme could cause harm if proper planning is not done.
    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 experts suggest decentralised models to balance energy needs with environmental and social concerns. III follows — The passage mentions that setting up large solar parks can displace communities and wildlife if not planned carefully. II does not follow — The passage does not state that large solar parks are the only way to reduce dependence on coal.

    Practice Next