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In recent years, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a catalyst for change, not only in terms of sustainable transportation but also in empowering individuals to become micro-entrepreneurs. Particularly in Tier 2 markets, where access to traditional job opportunities may be limited, EVs have opened up new avenues for women to assert their economic independence and contribute significantly to household income. According to our data, an inspiring 25% of women in these markets have embraced the EV platform as a means to earn their livelihoods. Electric vehicles, be it e-rickshaws, e-carts, or e-bikes, offer an affordable and eco-friendly mode of transportation that can be easily adopted by individuals. This has allowed women to enter various service sectors like last-mile delivery, transportation, and local commuting, empowering them to generate income and uplift their communities.
In recent years, electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a catalyst for change, not only in terms of sustainable transportation but also in empowering individuals to become micro-entrepreneurs. Particularly in Tier 2 markets, where access to traditional job opportunities may be limited, EVs have opened up new avenues for women to assert their economic independence and contribute significantly to household income. According to our data, an inspiring 25% of women in these markets have embraced the EV platform as a means to earn their livelihoods. Electric vehicles, be it e-rickshaws, e-carts, or e-bikes, offer an affordable and eco-friendly mode of transportation that can be easily adopted by individuals. This has allowed women to enter various service sectors like last-mile delivery, transportation, and local commuting, empowering them to generate income and uplift their communities.
Question: 1
The popularity of EVs can be ascribed to it being
(1) the latest technology.
(2) a sustainable mode of transportation.
(3) a means of empowerment.
(4) easily available.
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The popularity of EVs can be ascribed to it being
(1) the latest technology.
(2) a sustainable mode of transportation.
(3) a means of empowerment.
(4) easily available.
Choose the most appropriate answer.
(1) the latest technology.
(2) a sustainable mode of transportation.
(3) a means of empowerment.
(4) easily available.
Choose the most appropriate answer.
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- (1) and (2)
- (1) and (4)
- (2) and (3)
- (2) and (4)
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The Correct Option is C
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The correct option is (C): (2) and (3)
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Question: 2
A significant limitation in Tier 2 cities is
A significant limitation in Tier 2 cities is
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- the lack of enough EVs
- the dearth of sufficient number of jobs
- the slow pace of development
- the absence of adequate number of entrepreneurs
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The Correct Option is B
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The correct option is (B): the dearth of sufficient number of jobs
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Question: 3
The use of the word “catalyst” conveys that it is something
The use of the word “catalyst” conveys that it is something
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- that initiates a sudden and important change.
- that becomes the end to justify the means.
- that contributes to sustainable growth.
- surfaces at regular intervals of time.
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The Correct Option is A
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The correct option is (A): that initiates a sudden and important change.
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Question: 4
Statement 1: EVs are extremely versatile and have a wider range to offer.
Statement 2: More women than men have bought EVs.
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Statement 1: EVs are extremely versatile and have a wider range to offer.
Statement 2: More women than men have bought EVs.
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Statement 2: More women than men have bought EVs.
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- Both statements are true and 2 is the correct explanation of 1.
- Both statements are true but 2 is not the correct explanation of 1.
- Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.
- Statement 1 is false but statement 2 is true.
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The Correct Option is C
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The correct option is (C): Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.
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Question: 5
“Last-mile delivery” refers to the journey of the product
“Last-mile delivery” refers to the journey of the product
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- reaching the customer’s doorstep.
- in the back of a delivery truck.
- from the warehouse shelf.
- at the manufacturing plant.
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The Correct Option is A
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The correct option is (A): reaching the customer’s doorstep.
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Question: 6
In which of the following sentences is the word ‘avenue’ used in the same sense as given in the passage?
In which of the following sentences is the word ‘avenue’ used in the same sense as given in the passage?
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- As you go through the entrance, you are surrounded by an avenue of golden trees.
- The authors suggest several further avenues of research in which their findings could prove useful.
- In spite of the late hour, the lights at 22 Canning Avenue were still ablaze.
- One of these improvements consists of a central avenue cut across the old city to the water-front.
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The Correct Option is B
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The correct option is (B): The authors suggest several further avenues of research in which their findings could prove useful.
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Question: 7
In which sectors have electric vehicles (EVs) enabled women to generate income and empower their communities in Tier 2 markets?
In which sectors have electric vehicles (EVs) enabled women to generate income and empower their communities in Tier 2 markets?
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- Healthcare and education
- Agriculture and farming
- Last-mile delivery, transportation, and local commuting
- Manufacturing and heavy industries
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The Correct Option is C
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The correct option is (C): Last-mile delivery, transportation, and local commuting
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