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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. Passage: Climate scientists have observed that the Arctic region is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet. This rapid warming has reduced sea ice thickness and has opened new shipping routes during summer months. However, researchers warn that increased shipping activity could further accelerate warming in the region due to carbon emissions and black carbon deposits on ice, which reduce its reflectivity. Some studies also indicate that wildlife migration patterns have already begun to shift due to these environmental changes. Statements: I. Increased shipping activity in the Arctic can worsen the warming of the region. II. Arctic wildlife migration patterns are being affected by environmental changes. III. The Arctic region has always been warmer than the rest of the planet.
    A Only I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only I and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The passage clearly states that increased shipping activity can accelerate warming through emissions and black carbon deposits. Statement II follows. The passage explicitly mentions that studies show wildlife migration patterns have already begun to shift due to environmental changes. Statement III does not follow. The passage says the Arctic is warming faster now, but it does not state (and we cannot infer) that it has always been warmer than the rest of the planet.

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