Question

Which of the following statements is/are true in the context of the passage above?

• A. Urbanisation and increasing car use mean that pollution is on the rise internationally.
• B. The research, carried out in China, showed that test scores declined when people breathed toxins including nitrogen dioxide and particulate, with language ability more affected than maths.
• C. Both (I) and (II)
• D. None of these

Hint:

Look for statements that directly connect to the facts and findings presented in the passage.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Both statements (I) and (II) align with the information provided in the passage. Statement (I) correctly connects urbanization and car usage to increasing pollution levels, while Statement (II) discusses the research conducted in China, showing the impact of pollution on test scores and the greater effect on language skills.
- Option (a) is correct, as urbanization and increasing car use are indeed linked to rising pollution levels.
- Option (b) correctly describes the research results on the effects of pollutants.
- Option (d) is incorrect because both statements are supported by the passage.
Thus, the correct answer is (c).