In this question, a passage is given followed by a statement. Read the passage carefully and judge the statement based on the given passage. The majority of the Antarctic continent is covered by permanent ice and snow leaving less than 1% available for colonisation by plants. Most of this ice and snow-free lands are found along the Antarctic Peninsula, its associated islands and in coastal regions around the edge of the Antarctic continent. Even in the most inhospitable ice-free habitats, such as inland mountains and nunataks, life can still be found. There are no trees or shrubs, and only two species of flowering plants are found: Antarctic hair grass and Antarctic pearlwort. The vegetation is predominantly made up of lower plant groups (mosses, liverworts, lichens and fungi) that are specially adapted to surviving in extreme environments – in particular tolerating low temperatures and dehydration. There are around 100 species of mosses, 25 species of liverworts, 300 to 400 species of lichens and 20 species of macro-fungi. The greatest diversity of species is found along the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula where the climate is generally warmer and wetter than elsewhere in the Antarctic continent. Statement: A- The statement is definitely true. B- The statement is probably true. C-The statement cannot be determined. D-The statement is definitely false.
Antarctic continent is completely covered by permanent ice leaving no space for vegetation.
Choose the appropriate one from the following options.
Statement Analysis: Antarctic Ice Cover
The statement claims the Antarctic continent is completely covered by permanent ice, leaving no space for vegetation. We need to evaluate this based on the provided passage.
Passage Evidence Contradicting Statement
- The passage explicitly states that the continent has "less than 1% available for colonisation by plants," directly contradicting the idea of "no space" being available.
- It identifies specific areas like the "Antarctic Peninsula, its associated islands and in coastal regions" as ice-free lands where vegetation can grow.
- The passage also mentions life existing even in "inhospitable ice-free habitats" like inland mountains and nunataks.
- It lists various types of vegetation present, including "two species of flowering plants," "mosses, liverworts, lichens and fungi," further proving that vegetation exists.
Conclusion on Statement Validity
The passage clearly indicates that while most of Antarctica is ice-covered, significant portions are ice-free, supporting various forms of vegetation. The statement's assertion of complete ice coverage and zero space for vegetation is factually incorrect according to the text.
Therefore, the statement is definitely false.
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.
Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the above excerpt?
Which of the following statement is FALSE?
According to the excerpt what led to the diversity of flight techniques?
Which of the following statements is WRONG in the context of the above excerpt?
