Pollution control measures - logical implication
Question
Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical and rational implication conveyed by the passage?
Options
Arbitrary curbs on vehicles to reduce pollution are difficult to implement.
Knee-jerk reactions cannot solve the problem of pollution but an evidence-based approach will be more effective.
A heavy penalty should be enforced on those driving without periodic pollution tests.
In the absence of laws to deal with the problems of pollution, the administration tends to make arbitrary decisions.
Explanation
The passage critiques dramatic, temporary interventions (like odd-even rules and sudden closures) by revealing that their underlying assumptions often conflict with chemical realities (e.g., diesel vs. CNG emissions)[cite: 3197, 3201, 3202]. The author labels these measures as "arbitrary" and "unfair" [cite: 3200, 3204], concluding that the true remedy requires "scientific and reliable information... on a continuing basis"[cite: 3205, 3206]. This directly balances a rejection of reactive policies against a demand for data-driven planning, which is perfectly summarized as moving away from "knee-jerk reactions" toward an "evidence-based approach". Options (a), (c), and (d) focus on implementation issues or punitive laws not core to the text's argument.
Answer: (b).
Question details
Year
2023
Paper
CSAT
Question
Q21
Section
Reading Comprehension
Sub-topic
Environment / Governance passage
Type
RC - Corollary inference
Difficulty
Medium
Source hint
Passage-based comprehension
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