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
- 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 Sahara's environment requires that the wildlife adapt to hyper-arid conditions, fierce winds, intense heat and wide temperature swings. In the Sahara, most mammals are relatively small, which helps to minimize water loss. They often meet their water needs from their diets. They take refuge in burrows during the day, hunting and foraging primarily at night, when temperatures are lower. They have developed anatomical adaptations such as the fennec fox's large ears, which help dissipate heat, and its hairy soles, which protect its feet. Altogether, the Sahara hosts some 70 species of mammals, 90 species of resident birds, 100 species of reptiles, and numerous species of arthropods. The wildlife is concentrated primarily along the less severe northern and southern margins and near desert water sources.
Statement:
The animals in the Sahara adapt to extreme dry conditions.
Choose the appropriate one from the following options
A - The statement is definitely true.
B - The statement is probably true.
C - The statement cannot be determined.
D - 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.
This is a tremendous opportunity for the current side, arguably the most hyped India Test team of the modern era. In its past eight Tests outside Asia, this team has won two Tests and lost six. Redemption is needed. And Australia is the best place to seek it. The circumstances are different this time around.
No touring side in recent memory has had a better sniff at winning a series in Australia. This is not the rampant Australia of Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting, the teams that swept aside all before them, and were terrors to play against on their home soil.
The current Australia team has lost three of the last five Test series it has played. Australia is enfeebled by the absence of their two best batsmen, Steve Smith and David Warner, both serving suspensions.Statement:
The author mentions 'Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting' in this passage to express how strong the Australian team was before.Choose the appropriate one from the following options
A -The statement is definitely true
B -The statement is probably true
C -The statement is cannot be determined
D -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.
The Sahara's environment requires that the wildlife adapt to hyper-arid conditions, fierce winds, intense heat and wide temperature swings. In the Sahara, most mammals are relatively small, which helps to minimize water loss. They often meet their water needs from their diets. They take refuge in burrows during the day, hunting and foraging primarily at night, when temperatures are lower. They have developed anatomical adaptations such as the fennec fox's large ears, which help dissipate heat, and its hairy soles, which protect its feet. Altogether, the Sahara hosts some 70 species of mammals, 90 species of resident birds, 100 species of reptiles, and numerous species of arthropods. The wildlife is concentrated primarily along the less severe northern and southern margins and near desert water sources.
Statement:
The fennec foxes have hairy soles which help in dissipating heat.
Choose the appropriate one from the following options
A - The statement is definitely true.
B - The statement is probably true.
C - The statement cannot be determined.
D - The statement is definitely false. The Sahara's environment requires that the wildlife adapt to hyper-arid conditions, fierce winds, intense heat and wide temperature swings. In the Sahara, most mammals are relatively small, which helps to minimize water loss. They often meet their water needs from their diets. They take refuge in burrows during the day, hunting and foraging primarily at night, when temperatures are lower. They have developed anatomical adaptations such as the fennec fox's large ears, which help dissipate heat, and its hairy soles, which protect its feet. Altogether, the Sahara hosts some 70 species of mammals, 90 species of resident birds, 100 species of reptiles, and numerous species of arthropods. The wildlife is concentrated primarily along the less severe northern and southern margins and near desert water sources.
Statement:
The small size of the mammals in the Sahara is helpful in minimizing water loss.
Choose the appropriate one from the following options
A - The statement is definitely true.
B - The statement is probably true.
C - The statement cannot be determined.
D - 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.
This will probably make you want to visit Luxembourg on your next family vacation: The tiny EU country is seeking to make travel free on its trains, trams and buses as part of efforts to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution. The re-elected coalition government of liberal Prime Minister Xavier Bettel said "free public transport will be introduced in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg's territory" from early 2020.
Georges Merenz, who heads the FNCTTFEL-Landesverband, Luxembourg's main transport union, expressed concerns that the government plan would lead to job losses if nobody was needed to sell tickets. "As long as it is not cleared up, we cannot accept that," Merenz told AFP. He added he was also concerned people in rural areas would not benefit from free travel.
Statement:
The government of Luxembourg is concerned about traffic congestion and air pollution.
Choose the appropriate one from the following options
A -The statement is definitely true
B -The statement is probably true
C -The statement is cannot be determined
D -The statement is definitely false
