Question

According to the view expressed by the author in the above extract, increase in global temperature is due to:

• A. mega cities
• B. human people
• C. burning of fossil fuels
• D. limited resources
• A. movement
• B. misunderstanding
• C. breach
• D. commotion

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The extract explicitly states that the unmitigated burning of fossil fuels has created a blanket of carbon dioxide, which is gradually increasing the average global temperature. Therefore, the correct answer is burning of fossil fuels.

Answer 2

Their dominance over nature and unmitigated exploitation of resources. The author criticises humans for etching their dominance over nature by creating villages, towns, cities, and mega cities, as well as battling other species for limited resources. This criticism is further supported by the mention of human activities that harm the environment, such as the burning of fossil fuels.

Answer 3

One of conflict and over-exploitation. The author mentions that the rapid increase in human population has led to battles with other species for limited resources. This indicates a conflicting relationship between humans and natural resources, driven by over-exploitation.

Answer 4

The term ‘ruckus’ in the passage refers to the commotion caused by human activities, such as etching dominance over nature, creating cities, and exploiting natural resources, which have had a significant environmental impact.