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    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. Scientists studying ocean temperatures have found that the world’s oceans absorbed more than 90% of the excess heat trapped by greenhouse gases over the past 50 years. This has led to the expansion of seawater, contributing to rising sea levels. Recent studies show that ocean heat content has increased significantly in the top 700 meters of the ocean, affecting marine ecosystems and weather patterns worldwide. Statements: I. Rising sea levels are partly caused by the expansion of heated seawater. II. Ocean temperatures have remained stable in the last five decades. III. Changes in ocean heat content can influence global weather patterns.
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only I and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The passage states that oceans have absorbed excess heat, causing seawater to expand, which contributes to rising sea levels — hence I follows.
    It also says that increasing ocean heat content affects weather patterns, so III follows.
    Statement II is incorrect because the passage clearly mentions that ocean heat content has increased significantly, not remained stable.

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