Q80. Statement: To reduce increasing air pollution levels in major cities, the…
2025
Q80. Statement: To reduce increasing air pollution levels in major cities, the government has decided to impose stricter emission norms for vehicles. Which of the following is an assumption implicit in this decision?
- A.
Air pollution can be completely eliminated by emission norms.
- B.
Vehicular emissions are a significant contributor to rising pollution levels
- C.
Citizens will willingly adopt cleaner alternatives without resistance.
- D.
Industrial pollution is not responsible for poor air quality in cities
- E.
None of the above.
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Correct answer: B
The decision to impose stricter vehicle-emission norms assumes that vehicular emissions are a meaningful contributor to rising city pollution. It does not assume that pollution will be completely eliminated or that other sources are irrelevant.