In this question, a passage is given followed by a statement. Read the passage carefully and judge the statement based on the given passage. China evolved a national working strategy to fight pollution. Under this, they placed a number of restrictions on the use of coal. Thermal power stations were shut down and people were not allowed to burn coal even for household consumption. Also, apart from creating norms for vehicular emissions, a number of precautionary measures that could keep air pollution in check were put in place. For the record, 1,37,000 people in China lost their lives because of PM 2.5 vehicular emissions just this year. While it is true that Beijing’s air quality has improved, the government is far from achieving its targets. The Chinese government has acknowledged that pollution has not reduced to the extent that it was targeting in as many as 231 out of 338 Chinese cities. To overcome this, another three-year working strategy has been prepared. Statement: Thermal Power stations were shut down in China to fight pollution. A - If the statement is definitely true. B -If the statement is probably true. C -If the statement cannot be determined. D -If the statement is definitely false.
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Analyzing the China Pollution Control Passage
The question asks us to evaluate a statement based on the information provided in a passage about China's strategy to fight pollution. We need to read the passage carefully and determine if the given statement is definitely true, probably true, cannot be determined, or definitely false based only on the text.
Examining the Passage and Statement
Let's break down the relevant parts of the passage:
- The passage describes China's national working strategy to fight pollution.
- It mentions placing restrictions on coal use.
- Specifically, it states: "Thermal power stations were shut down and people were not allowed to burn coal even for household consumption."
- It also mentions norms for vehicular emissions and other precautionary measures.
Now, let's look at the statement:
- Statement: Thermal Power stations were shut down in China to fight pollution.
Evaluating the Statement Based on the Passage
We compare the statement directly with the information given in the passage. The passage explicitly says, "Thermal power stations were shut down and people were not allowed to burn coal even for household consumption." This action is described as part of China's national working strategy to fight pollution.
The statement claims that thermal power stations were shut down in China to fight pollution. This aligns perfectly with the information presented in the passage. The passage presents the shutting down of thermal power stations as a direct action taken within their pollution-fighting strategy.
Conclusion on the Statement's Truthfulness
Since the passage directly and clearly states that thermal power stations were shut down as part of the national strategy to fight pollution, the statement is directly supported by the text. There is no ambiguity or room for doubt based on the passage's content.
Therefore, the statement is definitely true according to the provided passage.
Analyzing the Options
Let's consider the given options:
- A - If the statement is definitely true.
- B - If the statement is probably true.
- C - If the statement cannot be determined.
- D - If the statement is definitely false.
Based on our analysis, the statement is directly and unequivocally supported by the passage. This means the statement is definitely true.
Option A matches our conclusion.
Option B (probably true) is incorrect because the passage provides a definite fact, not just a probability.
Option C (cannot be determined) is incorrect because the passage provides clear information that allows us to determine the truthfulness of the statement.
Option D (definitely false) is incorrect because the statement is directly confirmed by the passage.
| Statement | Evidence from Passage |
|---|---|
| Thermal Power stations were shut down in China to fight pollution. | Passage states: "China evolved a national working strategy to fight pollution. Under this, they placed a number of restrictions on the use of coal. Thermal power stations were shut down..." |
The direct correlation confirms that the statement is definitely true based on the provided text.
Revision Table: Key Concepts in Passage Analysis
| Concept | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | Understanding the main points and details presented in a text. |
| Statement Evaluation | Judging the accuracy of a given statement based strictly on the information within a specific passage. |
| Definitely True | The statement is directly and unambiguously supported by the passage. |
| Probably True | The passage suggests the statement is likely true, but doesn't state it as a definite fact. |
| Cannot Be Determined | The passage does not provide enough information to confirm or deny the statement. |
| Definitely False | The passage provides information that directly contradicts the statement. |
Additional Information: China's Pollution Control Efforts
The passage highlights several measures taken by China as part of its pollution control strategy:
- National working strategy implementation.
- Restrictions on coal usage, including for household consumption.
- Shutting down thermal power stations (coal-fired power plants).
- Creating norms for vehicular emissions.
- Implementing precautionary measures for air pollution.
Despite these efforts, the passage notes that the government is still "far from achieving its targets" in many cities and that pollution has not reduced as much as targeted in 231 out of 338 cities. This indicates that fighting pollution is a complex and ongoing challenge, requiring multi-faceted approaches and potentially revised strategies, as mentioned by the preparation of another three-year working strategy.
The passage also mentions the serious health impact of PM 2.5 vehicular emissions, citing a large number of deaths attributed to it, which underscores the critical importance of addressing air quality.
Important Questions from Passage Based Questions
Read the following passage and answer the questions based on it.
As climate change affects seasonal patterns, water management and distribution become important. Rainwater harvesting has become particularly important in urban areas these days. This process involves collecting and storing rainwater for later use. It recovers groundwater levels, prevents water wastage during the monsoon, reduces soil erosion and helps in the availability of drinking water. Above all, it promotes the method of water conservation.
This paragraph supports which of the following statements the most?
A. Climate change has adversely affected humanity.
B. Forests help maintain groundwater levels.
C. Rainwater harvesting is the need of the hour.
D. There are not enough water reserves for urban areas.
In this question, a passage is given followed by a statement. Read the passage carefully and judge the statement based on the given passage.
Farmers in Kerala have been facing great economic loss due to loss in life and reduction in milk yield due to Foot and mouth Disease every year. Besides this the State incurred large economic losses as a result of the inability to produce and ship processed animal products. It was estimated that the country is losing over Rs 4000 Crore annually due to FMD.Under these circumstances Government of Kerala took the stern decision to implement control of this dreaded disease in the State.
Since the State does not have the economic resources to implement such a large scale project on its own, it was decided to approach an external agency such as National Dairy Development Board to provide infrastructural and monetary support.Consequent to a series of discussions at Government level, NDDB agreed in principle to launch a joint venture programme to control Foot and Mouth Disease in the state.
Statement:
The state decide to approach an external agency to implement a large scale project of controlling FMD because the state wanted to give a chance to the external agencies.
Choose the appropriate one from the following options
A - If the statement is definitely true.
B -If the statement is probably true.
C -If the statement cannot be determined.
D -If the statement is definitely false.
In this question, a passage is given followed by a statement. Read the passage carefully and judge the statement based on the given passage.
For Binny Bansal, the end of his long run as co-founder of India’s most successful startup came Saturday when he began calling colleagues to say he was done. The 37-year-old was stunned that officials from Walmart Inc., his startup’s new owner, were probing details of an affair years earlier. An investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing. Nevertheless, a decade after he created e-commerce leader Flipkart, he was calling to say goodbye.
His ouster, announced Tuesday from Walmart’s hometown of Bentonville, Ark., left workers at Flipkart, half a world away in Bangalore, stunned and struggling to make sense of the cryptic explanation. They worried about Walmart’s motivations and wondered if other Flipkart leaders would exit.
Statement:
Flipkart is one of India's most successful startups.
Choose
A - If the statement is definitely true.
B -If the statement is probably true.
C -If the statement cannot be determined
D -If the statement is definitely false.
Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the above excerpt?
Which of the following statement is FALSE?
