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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: Urban trees play a crucial role in improving air quality, reducing urban heat, and enhancing biodiversity. However, rapid urbanization has resulted in large-scale cutting of trees to make way for infrastructure projects. Environmental experts warn that without proper planning and compensatory plantation, cities may face rising temperatures, poor air quality, and loss of urban wildlife. Statements: I. Rapid urban development is one of the factors responsible for the decrease in the number of trees in cities. II. Planting new trees can help reduce the negative environmental impacts of tree cutting. III. Urban wildlife populations are increasing because of tree cutting in cities.
    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All I, II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Statement I can be inferred because the passage clearly states that rapid urbanization has led to large-scale cutting of trees. Statement II can be inferred because experts warn that without compensatory plantation cities may suffer; therefore, planting trees reduces negative impacts. Statement III cannot be inferred because the passage states the opposite: tree cutting leads to loss of urban wildlife, not an increase. Thus, the correct answer is Only I and II.

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