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Question 441

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Directions: In the following passage, certain words have been given in a jumbled manner and numbered from A to E. Choose the option which should replace the word in bold to form a contextually and grammatically meaningful paragraph.

Near the end of June 2021, security officers in the UAE accusations (A) the residential buildings in Abu Dhabi to arrest about 700 African migrants. The workers were cuffed during the first two weeks of their abuse (B) and besides being subjected to racial slurs and physical abuse, they were also refused access to basic medical aid such as sanitary pads to women. Impact International and Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor released a report detailing the raided (C) of racially motivated human rights violations. According to the report, more than a dozen female African workers arrested were subjected (D) to sexual harassment by the officers who raided their houses and touched their private parts while they were asleep in their nightwear during the raid.

Some of these African migrants worked as waiters, assistant nurses, teachers, oil and gas contractors, nannies, etc. More than 20 people went on record to share their testimonies about the detention (E) by UAE officials against them and their fellow workers from Cameron, Uganda, and Nigeria on the night of the raid.

Which of the following would replace (C)?

  1. AOption (a)

    D

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    A

  4. DOption (d)

    E

  5. EOption (e)

    No change required

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

A

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'A.'

Key Points

  • The given sentence "ImpACT International and Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor released a report detailing the _______ of racially motivated human rights violations'' is talking about releasing a report detailing the allegations or charges of racially motivated human rights violations.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Accusations'.
  • Also, the use of the word ''violations'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'accusations' in the blank.
  • The word 'Accusations' means To pacify or placate someone by acceding to their demands.
  • Example: He resigned over accusations of favoritism.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3.

Complete Sentence: ImpACT International and Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor released a report detailing the accusations of racially motivated human rights violations.

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Question 442

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Directions: In the following passage, certain words have been given in a jumbled manner and numbered from A to E. Choose the option which should replace the word in bold to form a contextually and grammatically meaningful paragraph.

Near the end of June 2021, security officers in the UAE accusations (A) the residential buildings in Abu Dhabi to arrest about 700 African migrants. The workers were cuffed during the first two weeks of their abuse (B) and besides being subjected to racial slurs and physical abuse, they were also refused access to basic medical aid such as sanitary pads to women. Impact International and Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor released a report detailing the raided (C) of racially motivated human rights violations. According to the report, more than a dozen female African workers arrested were subjected (D) to sexual harassment by the officers who raided their houses and touched their private parts while they were asleep in their nightwear during the raid.

Some of these African migrants worked as waiters, assistant nurses, teachers, oil and gas contractors, nannies, etc. More than 20 people went on record to share their testimonies about the detention (E) by UAE officials against them and their fellow workers from Cameron, Uganda, and Nigeria on the night of the raid.

Which of the following would replace (D)?

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    E

  5. EOption (e)

    No change required

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

No change required

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'No change required.'

Key Points

  • The given sentence "According to the report, more than a dozen female African workers arrested were _______ to sexual harassment by the officers who raided their houses and touched their private parts while they were asleep in their nightwear during the raid'' is saying that a dozen female African workers arrested were put through sexual harassment by the officers who raided their houses.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Subjected'.
  • Also, the use of the word ''harassment'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'subjected' in the blank.
  • The word 'Subjected' means To cause or force someone or something to undergo a particular experience or form of treatment, typically an unwelcome or unpleasant one.
  • Example: She had been subjected to continual sexual harassment.

Hence, the correct answer is option 5.

Complete Sentence: According to the report, more than a dozen female African workers arrested were subjected to sexual harassment by the officers who raided their houses and touched their private parts while they were asleep in their nightwear during the raid.

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Question 443

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Directions: In the following passage, certain words have been given in a jumbled manner and numbered from A to E. Choose the option which should replace the word in bold to form a contextually and grammatically meaningful paragraph.

Near the end of June 2021, security officers in the UAE accusations (A) the residential buildings in Abu Dhabi to arrest about 700 African migrants. The workers were cuffed during the first two weeks of their abuse (B) and besides being subjected to racial slurs and physical abuse, they were also refused access to basic medical aid such as sanitary pads to women. Impact International and Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor released a report detailing the raided (C) of racially motivated human rights violations. According to the report, more than a dozen female African workers arrested were subjected (D) to sexual harassment by the officers who raided their houses and touched their private parts while they were asleep in their nightwear during the raid.

Some of these African migrants worked as waiters, assistant nurses, teachers, oil and gas contractors, nannies, etc. More than 20 people went on record to share their testimonies about the detention (E) by UAE officials against them and their fellow workers from Cameron, Uganda, and Nigeria on the night of the raid.

Which of the following would replace (E)?

  1. AOption (a)

    C

  2. BOption (b)

    D

  3. COption (c)

    A

  4. DOption (d)

    B

  5. EOption (e)

    No change required

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

B

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'B.'

Key Points

  • The given sentence "More than 20 people went on record to share their testimonies about the _______ by UAE officials against them and their fellow workers from Cameron, Uganda, and Nigeria on the night of the raid'' is talking about people sharing their testimonies about the misconduct or wrongdoing by UAE officials against them.
  • Therefore, the most appropriate word to be filled in the blank is 'Abuse'.
  • Also, the use of the word ''against'' in the sentence indicates the use of the word 'abuse' in the blank.
  • The word 'Abuse' means To treat with cruelty or violence, especially regularly or repeatedly.
  • Example: It's natural to feel helpless against such abuse.

Hence, the correct answer is option 4.

Complete Sentence: More than 20 people went on record to share their testimonies about the abuse by UAE officials against them and their fellow workers from Cameron, Uganda, and Nigeria on the night of the raid.

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Question 444

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Directions

In the following sentence, four words, marked as A, B, C, and D, are given in bold, out of which one word may or may not be misspelt. Identify the misspelt word and mark it as your answer. If all the highlighted words are correctly spelt, mark "All are correctly spelt" as your answer.**

The ostentatious (A) display of wealth at the gala was perceived as tasteless (B) by many, overshadowing the evening’s philenthropic (C) purpose and benevolence (D).

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    All are correctly spelt

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

C

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'philenthropic'.

  • The correct spelling would be 'philanthropic'.
  • The word 'philanthropic' is an adjective which means 'seeking to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes'. (परोपकारी)
  • For Example -
  • Their philanthropic efforts have helped many underprivileged children.

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'philenthropic'.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other marked words - 

  • Ostentatious - characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice (आडंबरपूर्ण)
  • Tasteless - lacking flavor, style, or good taste (स्वादहीन / बेस्वाद)
  • Benevolence - the quality of being well-meaning; kindness (परोपकार)
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Question 445

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Directions

In the following sentence, four words, marked as A, B, C, and D, are given in bold, out of which one word may or may not be misspelt. Identify the misspelt word and mark it as your answer. If all the highlighted words are correctly spelt, mark "All are correctly spelt" as your answer.**

The politician’s egregious (A) actions and flagrant (B) disregard for ethics were meticulously (C) documented by the media, causing his public image to rapidly detariorate (D).

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    All are correctly spelt

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

D

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'detariorate'.

  • The correct spelling would be 'deteriorate'.
  • The word 'deteriorate' is a verb which means 'to become progressively worse'. (बिगड़ना)
  • For Example -
  • The condition of the building continued to deteriorate over time.

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'detariorate'.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other marked words - 

  • Egregious - outstandingly bad; shocking (बहुत बुरा)
  • Flagrant - conspicuously or obviously offensive (स्पष्ट रूप से आपत्तिजनक)
  • Meticulously - showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise (बहुत सावधानीपूर्वक)
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Question 446

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Directions

In the following sentence, four words, marked as A, B, C, and D, are given in bold, out of which one word may or may not be misspelt. Identify the misspelt word and mark it as your answer. If all the highlighted words are correctly spelt, mark "All are correctly spelt" as your answer.**

The scientist’s astounding (A) discovery unveiled a previously impercievable (B) aspect of quantum (C) mechanics, revolutionizing (D) the field entirely.

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    All are correctly spelt

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

B

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'impercievable'.

  • The correct spelling would be 'imperceivable'.
  • The word 'imperceivable' is an adjective which means 'impossible to perceive'.

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'impercievable'.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other marked words - 

  • Astounding - surprisingly impressive or notable.
  • Quantum - a discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents.
  • Revolutionizing - causing a complete and dramatic change.
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Question 447

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Directions

In the following sentence, four words, marked as A, B, C, and D, are given in bold, out of which one word may or may not be misspelt. Identify the misspelt word and mark it as your answer. If all the highlighted words are correctly spelt, mark "All are correctly spelt" as your answer.**

Her unfathomable (A) intellect and penchant (B) for solving esotheric (C) puzzles left her peers in constant awe and reverence (D).

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    All are correctly spelt

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

C

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'esotheric'.

  • The correct spelling would be 'esoteric'.
  • The word 'esoteric' is an adjective which means 'intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest'. (गूढ़)
  • For Example -
  • The lecture was full of esoteric references that only a few people understood.

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'esotheric'.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other marked words - 

  • Unfathomable - incapable of being fully explored or understood (अथाह)
  • Penchant - a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something (प्रवृत्ति)
  • Reverence - deep respect for someone or something (आदर)
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Question 448

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Directions

In the following sentence, four words, marked as A, B, C, and D, are given in bold, out of which one word may or may not be misspelt. Identify the misspelt word and mark it as your answer. If all the highlighted words are correctly spelt, mark "All are correctly spelt" as your answer.

The insightful (A) professor’s erudition (B) and intelect (C) were indisputable, but his dogmatic (D) approach left little room for debate.

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    All are correctly spelt

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

C

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'intelect'.

  • The correct spelling would be 'intellect'.
  • The word 'intellect' is a noun which means 'the faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively, especially with regard to abstract matters'. (बुद्धि)
  • For Example -
  • His keen intellect made him a formidable opponent in debates.

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'intelect'.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other marked words - 

  • Insightful - having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive (सूक्ष्मदर्शी)
  • Erudition - the quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning (विद्वत्ता)
  • Dogmatic - inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true (कट्टर)
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Question 449

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Directions

Select the phrase from the options below that should replace the underlined phrase in the sentence to make it grammatically and contextually correct. If the sentence is already correct, select 'No correction required' as your answer.**

Legislators and regulators around the world are discussing how to respond to risk of elections was manipulated digitally.

  1. AOption (a)

    risking of elections being

  2. BOption (b)

    risks of election be

  3. COption (c)

    risk of elections being

  4. DOption (d)

    risked of election is

  5. EOption (e)

    No correction required

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

risk of elections being

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is "Option 3".

Key Points

  • The correct phrase to be substituted in the above sentence is "risk of elections being".
  • The subject "risk" is singular, and the verb "being manipulated" is in the present continuous tense, suggesting an ongoing action.
  • The original sentence has a grammatical error in the phrase "risk of elections was manipulated digitally." which lacks proper subject-verb agreement.
  • Hence, "risk of elections being" is the correct phrase to be substituted.

Therefore, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Correct Sentence: "Legislators and regulators around the world are discussing how to respond to risk of elections being manipulated digitally."

Additional Information

  • "Risking of elections being" is incorrect because "Risking" is a verb form and the sentence requires a noun form to indicate the existence of a risk.
  • "risks of elections be" is incorrect because it lacks proper verb tense and structure. It should use a verb form that agrees with the subject "risks."
  • "Risked of elections is" incorrect because "risked" is the past tense form of the verb "risk," which doesn't convey the ongoing or potential nature of the risk.
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Question 450

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Directions

Select the phrase from the options below that should replace the underlined phrase in the sentence to make it grammatically and contextually correct. If the sentence is already correct, select 'No correction required' as your answer.**

The dog enjoys chasing squirrels, lounging in the sun, and taking long walks in the park during his free time.

  1. AOption (a)

    will take long walks

  2. BOption (b)

    taking long walk

  3. COption (c)

    take long walk

  4. DOption (d)

    take long walks

  5. EOption (e)

    no correction required

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Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

no correction required

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 5.

 

Key Points

  • The sentence is already correctly written and no changes are required.
  • It lists three activities the dog enjoys, all in the same verb form (gerund).
  • This maintains grammatical parallelism.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 5: no correction required.

 

Correct Sentence: "The dog enjoys chasing squirrels, lounging in the sun, and taking long walks in the park during his free time."

 

Additional Information

  • Parallel structure: All activities listed are in the same verb form, which is important for maintaining clarity and readability.
  • No grammatical errors: The sentence is free from grammatical errors, making it clear and easy to understand.
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Question 451

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Directions

Select the phrase from the options below that should replace the underlined phrase in the sentence to make it grammatically and contextually correct. If the sentence is already correct, select 'No correction required.' as your answer.**

She likes to watch movies, go for long walks in the park, and to cook dinner with her friends on weekends.

  1. AOption (a)

    to cook dinner with her friends on weekends

  2. BOption (b)

    cook dinner with her friends on weekends

  3. COption (c)

    cooking dinner with her friends on weekends

  4. DOption (d)

    will cook dinner with her friends on weekends

  5. EOption (e)

    no correction required

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

cook dinner with her friends on weekends

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Option 2.'

Key Points

  • The correct phrase is 'cook dinner with her friends on weekends,'
  • The sentence describes habits or routines that happen repeatedly.
  • When talking about habits in the present tense, we use the base form of the verb without "to".
  • This applies to all the actions listed in the sentence: watching movies, going for walks, and cooking dinner.
  • Therefore, the correct answer is "cook dinner with her friends on weekends".

The correct sentence after phrase replacement would be: 'she likes to watch movies, go for long walks in the park, and cook dinner with her friends on weekends'.

Additional Information

  • to cook dinner with her friends on weekends: This construction is used with the present tense to indicate an unspecified future event.
  • cooking dinner with her friends on weekends: This is the present participle form, which is used for ongoing actions or continuous states.
  • will cook dinner with her friends on weekends: This construction uses the future tense to indicate a specific future event.
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Question 452

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Directions

Select the phrase from the options below that should replace the underlined phrase in the sentence to make it grammatically and contextually correct. If the sentence is already correct, select 'No correction required' as your answer.**

They plan to visit Paris, explore the louvre, and to eat at a fancy restaurant during their trip.

  1. AOption (a)

    to eat at a fancy restaurants

  2. BOption (b)

    eat at a fancy restaurant

  3. COption (c)

    eating at a fancy restaurant

  4. DOption (d)

    will eat at a fancy restaurant

  5. EOption (e)

    no correction required

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

eat at a fancy restaurant

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Option 2.'

Key Points

  • The correct phrase is 'eat at a fancy restaurant.'
  • The sentence describes a planned future event.
  • In such cases, we don't use the infinitive "to" with the main verb.
  • We simply use the base form of the verb to indicate the planned action.
  • Hence, the correct answer is "eat at a fancy restaurant".

The correct sentence after phrase replacement would be: they plan to visit Paris, explore the louvre, and eat at a fancy restaurant during their trip'.

Additional Information 

  • to eat at a fancy restaurant: This construction is used with the present tense to indicate an unspecified future event, such as "They sometimes go to the movies to eat popcorn."
  • eating at a fancy restaurant: This is the present participle form, which is used for ongoing actions or continuous states.
  • will eat at a fancy restaurant: This construction uses the future tense to indicate a specific future event.
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Question 453

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Read the passage given below and then answer the questions given below the passage.

The world will be transformed. By 2050, we will be driving electric cars and flying in aircraft running on synthetic fuels produced through solar and wind energy. New energy-efficient technologies, most likely harnessing artificial intelligence, will dominate nearly all human activities from farming to heavy industry. The fossil fuel industry will be in the final stages of a terminal decline. Nuclear fusion and other new energy sources may have become widespread. Perhaps our planet will even be orbited by massive solar arrays capturing cosmic energy from sunlight and generating seemingly endless energy for all our needs.

That is one possible future for humanity. It’s an optimistic view of how radical changes to energy production might help us slow or avoid the worst outcomes of global warming. In a report from 1965, scientists from the US government warned that our ongoing use of fossil fuels would cause global warming with potentially disastrous consequences for Earth’s climate. The report, one of the first government-produced documents to predict a major crisis caused by humanity’s large-scale activities, noted that the likely consequences would include higher global temperatures, the melting of the ice caps and rising sea levels. ‘Through his worldwide industrial civilisation,’ the report concluded, ‘Man is unwittingly conducting a vast geophysical experiment’ – an experiment with a highly uncertain outcome, but clear and important risks for life on Earth.

Since then, we’ve dithered and doubted and argued about what to do, but still have not managed to take serious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which continue to rise. Governments around the planet have promised to phase out emissions in the coming decades and transition to ‘green energy’. But global temperatures may be rising faster than we expected: some climate scientists worry that rapid rises could create new problems and positive feedback loops that may accelerate climate destabilisation and make parts of the world uninhabitable long before a hoped-for transition is possible.

Despite this bleak vision of the future, there are reasons for optimists to hope due to progress on cleaner sources of renewable energy, especially solar power. Around 2010, solar energy generation accounted for less than 1 per cent of the electricity generated by humanity. But experts believe that, by 2027, due to falling costs, better technology and exponential growth in new installations, solar power will become the largest global energy source for producing electricity. If progress on renewables continues, we might find a way to resolve the warming problem linked to greenhouse gas emissions. By 2050, large-scale societal and ecological changes might have helped us avoid the worst consequences of our extensive use of fossil fuels.

According to the passage, by 2050, the world may be powered predominantly by ___________ energy sources, including synthetic fuels and solar arrays in space.

  1. AOption (a)

    fossil

  2. BOption (b)

    geothermal

  3. COption (c)

    renewable

  4. DOption (d)

    hydraulic

  5. EOption (e)

    nuclear

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

renewable

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

  • The passage states that by 2050, we may be driving electric cars and using synthetic fuels produced through solar and wind energy.
  • Additionally, the passage mentions that our planet will be orbited by massive solar arrays capturing cosmic energy.
  • These details indicate a reliance on renewable energy sources.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Passage Excerpt: "By 2050, we will be driving electric cars and flying in aircraft running on synthetic fuels produced through solar and wind energy. ... Perhaps our planet will even be orbited by massive solar arrays capturing cosmic energy from sunlight and generating seemingly endless energy for all our needs."

 

Additional Information

  • Fossil energy sources are in terminal decline mentioned in the passage.
  • Geothermal energy is not explicitly mentioned in the passage as a primary energy source by 2050.
  • Hydraulic energy is not identified in the passage as a dominant energy source by 2050.
  • Nuclear energy, which may include nuclear fusion, is mentioned but not as the primary energy source.
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Question 454

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Read the passage given below and then answer the questions given below the passage.

The world will be transformed. By 2050, we will be driving electric cars and flying in aircraft running on synthetic fuels produced through solar and wind energy. New energy-efficient technologies, most likely harnessing artificial intelligence, will dominate nearly all human activities from farming to heavy industry. The fossil fuel industry will be in the final stages of a terminal decline. Nuclear fusion and other new energy sources may have become widespread. Perhaps our planet will even be orbited by massive solar arrays capturing cosmic energy from sunlight and generating seemingly endless energy for all our needs.

That is one possible future for humanity. It’s an optimistic view of how radical changes to energy production might help us slow or avoid the worst outcomes of global warming. In a report from 1965, scientists from the US government warned that our ongoing use of fossil fuels would cause global warming with potentially disastrous consequences for Earth’s climate. The report, one of the first government-produced documents to predict a major crisis caused by humanity’s large-scale activities, noted that the likely consequences would include higher global temperatures, the melting of the ice caps and rising sea levels. ‘Through his worldwide industrial civilisation,’ the report concluded, ‘Man is unwittingly conducting a vast geophysical experiment’ – an experiment with a highly uncertain outcome, but clear and important risks for life on Earth.

Since then, we’ve dithered and doubted and argued about what to do, but still have not managed to take serious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which continue to rise. Governments around the planet have promised to phase out emissions in the coming decades and transition to ‘green energy’. But global temperatures may be rising faster than we expected: some climate scientists worry that rapid rises could create new problems and positive feedback loops that may accelerate climate destabilisation and make parts of the world uninhabitable long before a hoped-for transition is possible.

Despite this bleak vision of the future, there are reasons for optimists to hope due to progress on cleaner sources of renewable energy, especially solar power. Around 2010, solar energy generation accounted for less than 1 per cent of the electricity generated by humanity. But experts believe that, by 2027, due to falling costs, better technology and exponential growth in new installations, solar power will become the largest global energy source for producing electricity. If progress on renewables continues, we might find a way to resolve the warming problem linked to greenhouse gas emissions. By 2050, large-scale societal and ecological changes might have helped us avoid the worst consequences of our extensive use of fossil fuels.

Based on the information in the passage, what can be inferred about the potential future challenges in transitioning to renewable energy sources by 2050?

  1. AOption (a)

    The transition to renewable energy will be smooth and free from any obstacles.

  2. BOption (b)

    Governments have already implemented all necessary measures to ensure a successful transition to renewable energy.

  3. COption (c)

    The transition to renewable energy may face difficulties due to potential rapid rises in global temperatures and their effects.

  4. DOption (d)

    Renewable energy technology will become obsolete before it can significantly impact global warming.

  5. EOption (e)

    Fossil fuel use will completely disappear by 2027.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

The transition to renewable energy may face difficulties due to potential rapid rises in global temperatures and their effects.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

  • The passage mentions that global temperatures may be rising faster than expected.
  • Rapid rises in temperatures could create new problems and positive feedback loops.
  • These challenges might accelerate climate destabilization and make parts of the world uninhabitable.
  • This indicates that the transition to renewable energy may face difficulties due to these potential rapid rises in global temperatures and their effects.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

 

Passage Excerpt: "Governments around the planet have promised to phase out emissions in the coming decades and transition to ‘green energy’. But global temperatures may be rising faster than we expected: some climate scientists worry that rapid rises could create new problems and positive feedback loops that may accelerate climate destabilisation and make parts of the world uninhabitable long before a hoped-for transition is possible."

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: The passage suggests potential challenges, so the transition is unlikely to be smooth and free from obstacles.
  • Option 2: The passage indicates that governments are still promising and planning, not that all necessary measures have already been implemented.
  • Option 4: The passage does not mention renewable energy technology becoming obsolete.
  • Option 5: The passage does not indicate that fossil fuel use will completely disappear by 2027.
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Question 455

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Read the passage given below and then answer the questions given below the passage.

The world will be transformed. By 2050, we will be driving electric cars and flying in aircraft running on synthetic fuels produced through solar and wind energy. New energy-efficient technologies, most likely harnessing artificial intelligence, will dominate nearly all human activities from farming to heavy industry. The fossil fuel industry will be in the final stages of a terminal decline. Nuclear fusion and other new energy sources may have become widespread. Perhaps our planet will even be orbited by massive solar arrays capturing cosmic energy from sunlight and generating seemingly endless energy for all our needs.

That is one possible future for humanity. It’s an optimistic view of how radical changes to energy production might help us slow or avoid the worst outcomes of global warming. In a report from 1965, scientists from the US government warned that our ongoing use of fossil fuels would cause global warming with potentially disastrous consequences for Earth’s climate. The report, one of the first government-produced documents to predict a major crisis caused by humanity’s large-scale activities, noted that the likely consequences would include higher global temperatures, the melting of the ice caps and rising sea levels. ‘Through his worldwide industrial civilisation,’ the report concluded, ‘Man is unwittingly conducting a vast geophysical experiment’ – an experiment with a highly uncertain outcome, but clear and important risks for life on Earth.

Since then, we’ve dithered and doubted and argued about what to do, but still have not managed to take serious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which continue to rise. Governments around the planet have promised to phase out emissions in the coming decades and transition to ‘green energy’. But global temperatures may be rising faster than we expected: some climate scientists worry that rapid rises could create new problems and positive feedback loops that may accelerate climate destabilisation and make parts of the world uninhabitable long before a hoped-for transition is possible.

Despite this bleak vision of the future, there are reasons for optimists to hope due to progress on cleaner sources of renewable energy, especially solar power. Around 2010, solar energy generation accounted for less than 1 per cent of the electricity generated by humanity. But experts believe that, by 2027, due to falling costs, better technology and exponential growth in new installations, solar power will become the largest global energy source for producing electricity. If progress on renewables continues, we might find a way to resolve the warming problem linked to greenhouse gas emissions. By 2050, large-scale societal and ecological changes might have helped us avoid the worst consequences of our extensive use of fossil fuels.

According to the passage, which of the following statements is incorrect?

A) The transition to green energy includes the use of hydrogen and synthetic hydrocarbon fuels.

B) By 2050, the passage suggests that the worst consequences of prolonged fossil fuel use might be avoided through expedited renewable energy progress.

C) The passage claims that synthetic hydrocarbon fuels will completely replace all other forms of energy by 2030.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Only B

  3. COption (c)

    Only C

  4. DOption (d)

    Both A and C

  5. EOption (e)

    All of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Both A and C

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 4.

 

Key Points

  • Statement A: The transition to green energy includes the use of hydrogen and synthetic hydrocarbon fuels.
  • This statement is incorrect as the passage does not mention hydrogen as part of the green energy transition.
  • Statement B: By 2050, the passage suggests that the worst consequences of prolonged fossil fuel use might be avoided through expedited renewable energy progress.
  • This statement is correct as it aligns with the passage's optimistic view of renewable energy progress helping to avoid the worst consequences by 2050.
  • Statement C: The passage claims that synthetic hydrocarbon fuels will completely replace all other forms of energy by 2030.
  • This statement is incorrect as the passage does not make such a specific and absolute claim about synthetic hydrocarbon fuels by 2030.
  • Hence, both statements A and C are identified as incorrect in the context of the passage.

Therefore, the correct answer is: ‘Both A and C’.

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Question 456

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Read the passage given below and then answer the questions given below the passage.

The world will be transformed. By 2050, we will be driving electric cars and flying in aircraft running on synthetic fuels produced through solar and wind energy. New energy-efficient technologies, most likely harnessing artificial intelligence, will dominate nearly all human activities from farming to heavy industry. The fossil fuel industry will be in the final stages of a terminal decline. Nuclear fusion and other new energy sources may have become widespread. Perhaps our planet will even be orbited by massive solar arrays capturing cosmic energy from sunlight and generating seemingly endless energy for all our needs.

That is one possible future for humanity. It’s an optimistic view of how radical changes to energy production might help us slow or avoid the worst outcomes of global warming. In a report from 1965, scientists from the US government warned that our ongoing use of fossil fuels would cause global warming with potentially disastrous consequences for Earth’s climate. The report, one of the first government-produced documents to predict a major crisis caused by humanity’s large-scale activities, noted that the likely consequences would include higher global temperatures, the melting of the ice caps and rising sea levels. ‘Through his worldwide industrial civilisation,’ the report concluded, ‘Man is unwittingly conducting a vast geophysical experiment’ – an experiment with a highly uncertain outcome, but clear and important risks for life on Earth.

Since then, we’ve dithered and doubted and argued about what to do, but still have not managed to take serious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which continue to rise. Governments around the planet have promised to phase out emissions in the coming decades and transition to ‘green energy’. But global temperatures may be rising faster than we expected: some climate scientists worry that rapid rises could create new problems and positive feedback loops that may accelerate climate destabilisation and make parts of the world uninhabitable long before a hoped-for transition is possible.

Despite this bleak vision of the future, there are reasons for optimists to hope due to progress on cleaner sources of renewable energy, especially solar power. Around 2010, solar energy generation accounted for less than 1 per cent of the electricity generated by humanity. But experts believe that, by 2027, due to falling costs, better technology and exponential growth in new installations, solar power will become the largest global energy source for producing electricity. If progress on renewables continues, we might find a way to resolve the warming problem linked to greenhouse gas emissions. By 2050, large-scale societal and ecological changes might have helped us avoid the worst consequences of our extensive use of fossil fuels.

According to the passage, which of the following statements is incorrect?

A) There is optimism about the progress in renewable energy technology.

B) The passage indicates that the successful deployment of renewable energy technologies requires no further governmental intervention or support.

C) Potential positive feedback loops of climate change represent a significant concern in the passage.

  1. AOption (a)

    A, B and C

  2. BOption (b)

    Only B

  3. COption (c)

    Both A and C

  4. DOption (d)

    Only A

  5. EOption (e)

    None of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Only B

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

  • The passage states reasons for optimism due to progress in renewable energy, especially solar power.
  • The passage mentions the need for government action as it discusses governments promising to phase out emissions and transition to green energy.
  • The passage highlights concerns about potential positive feedback loops of climate change, noting they could accelerate climate destabilization.

Therefore, Only B is an incorrect statement according to the passage, making the correct answer Option 2.

 

Passage Excerpt: "Governments around the planet have promised to phase out emissions in the coming decades and transition to ‘green energy’. But global temperatures may be rising faster than we expected: some climate scientists worry that rapid rises could create new problems and positive feedback loops that may accelerate climate destabilisation and make parts of the world uninhabitable long before a hoped-for transition is possible."

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: Option A is correct, Option B is incorrect, and Option C is correct, thus all three are not incorrect.
  • Option 3: Both A and C are correct, so this option is not valid.
  • Option 4: Option A is correct, so this option is not valid.
  • Option 5: Option B is incorrect, so this option is not valid.
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Question 457

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Read the passage given below and then answer the questions given below the passage.

The world will be transformed. By 2050, we will be driving electric cars and flying in aircraft running on synthetic fuels produced through solar and wind energy. New energy-efficient technologies, most likely harnessing artificial intelligence, will dominate nearly all human activities from farming to heavy industry. The fossil fuel industry will be in the final stages of a terminal decline. Nuclear fusion and other new energy sources may have become widespread. Perhaps our planet will even be orbited by massive solar arrays capturing cosmic energy from sunlight and generating seemingly endless energy for all our needs.

That is one possible future for humanity. It’s an optimistic view of how radical changes to energy production might help us slow or avoid the worst outcomes of global warming. In a report from 1965, scientists from the US government warned that our ongoing use of fossil fuels would cause global warming with potentially disastrous consequences for Earth’s climate. The report, one of the first government-produced documents to predict a major crisis caused by humanity’s large-scale activities, noted that the likely consequences would include higher global temperatures, the melting of the ice caps and rising sea levels. ‘Through his worldwide industrial civilisation,’ the report concluded, ‘Man is unwittingly conducting a vast geophysical experiment’ – an experiment with a highly uncertain outcome, but clear and important risks for life on Earth.

Since then, we’ve dithered and doubted and argued about what to do, but still have not managed to take serious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which continue to rise. Governments around the planet have promised to phase out emissions in the coming decades and transition to ‘green energy’. But global temperatures may be rising faster than we expected: some climate scientists worry that rapid rises could create new problems and positive feedback loops that may accelerate climate destabilisation and make parts of the world uninhabitable long before a hoped-for transition is possible.

Despite this bleak vision of the future, there are reasons for optimists to hope due to progress on cleaner sources of renewable energy, especially solar power. Around 2010, solar energy generation accounted for less than 1 per cent of the electricity generated by humanity. But experts believe that, by 2027, due to falling costs, better technology and exponential growth in new installations, solar power will become the largest global energy source for producing electricity. If progress on renewables continues, we might find a way to resolve the warming problem linked to greenhouse gas emissions. By 2050, large-scale societal and ecological changes might have helped us avoid the worst consequences of our extensive use of fossil fuels.

Based on the tone and thematic elements present in the passage, which of the following best describes the author's outlook on the future of renewable energy?

  1. AOption (a)

    Pessimistic and skeptical

  2. BOption (b)

    Optimistic and hopeful

  3. COption (c)

    Indifferent and neutral

  4. DOption (d)

    Alarmist and fearful

  5. EOption (e)

    Confused and uncertain

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Optimistic and hopeful

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses a transformative future with widespread renewable energy technologies and a decline in the fossil fuel industry.
  • Despite acknowledging the challenges posed by climate change, the passage highlights reasons for optimism, particularly with the progress in solar energy and other renewable sources.
  • The author expresses hope that by 2050, renewable energy advancements and societal changes might help avoid the worst consequences of fossil fuel use.

Therefore, the author's outlook on the future of renewable energy is optimistic and hopeful, making the correct answer Option 2.

 

Passage Excerpt: "There are reasons for optimists to hope due to progress on cleaner sources of renewable energy, especially solar power." and "By 2050, large-scale societal and ecological changes might have helped us avoid the worst consequences of our extensive use of fossil fuels."

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: The passage does not convey a pessimistic or skeptical tone.
  • Option 3: The author is not indifferent or neutral; they discuss both challenges and hopeful solutions.
  • Option 4: While the passage acknowledges challenges, the overall tone is not alarmist or fearful.
  • Option 5: The author is not confused or uncertain; they present a clear view of potential future developments.
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Question 458

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Read the passage given below and then answer the questions given below the passage.

The world will be transformed. By 2050, we will be driving electric cars and flying in aircraft running on synthetic fuels produced through solar and wind energy. New energy-efficient technologies, most likely harnessing artificial intelligence, will dominate nearly all human activities from farming to heavy industry. The fossil fuel industry will be in the final stages of a terminal decline. Nuclear fusion and other new energy sources may have become widespread. Perhaps our planet will even be orbited by massive solar arrays capturing cosmic energy from sunlight and generating seemingly endless energy for all our needs.

That is one possible future for humanity. It’s an optimistic view of how radical changes to energy production might help us slow or avoid the worst outcomes of global warming. In a report from 1965, scientists from the US government warned that our ongoing use of fossil fuels would cause global warming with potentially disastrous consequences for Earth’s climate. The report, one of the first government-produced documents to predict a major crisis caused by humanity’s large-scale activities, noted that the likely consequences would include higher global temperatures, the melting of the ice caps and rising sea levels. ‘Through his worldwide industrial civilisation,’ the report concluded, ‘Man is unwittingly conducting a vast geophysical experiment’ – an experiment with a highly uncertain outcome, but clear and important risks for life on Earth.

Since then, we’ve dithered and doubted and argued about what to do, but still have not managed to take serious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which continue to rise. Governments around the planet have promised to phase out emissions in the coming decades and transition to ‘green energy’. But global temperatures may be rising faster than we expected: some climate scientists worry that rapid rises could create new problems and positive feedback loops that may accelerate climate destabilisation and make parts of the world uninhabitable long before a hoped-for transition is possible.

Despite this bleak vision of the future, there are reasons for optimists to hope due to progress on cleaner sources of renewable energy, especially solar power. Around 2010, solar energy generation accounted for less than 1 per cent of the electricity generated by humanity. But experts believe that, by 2027, due to falling costs, better technology and exponential growth in new installations, solar power will become the largest global energy source for producing electricity. If progress on renewables continues, we might find a way to resolve the warming problem linked to greenhouse gas emissions. By 2050, large-scale societal and ecological changes might have helped us avoid the worst consequences of our extensive use of fossil fuels.

What two types of alternative energy sources does the passage mention as part of the transition to green energy?

  1. AOption (a)

    Biomass and geothermal 

  2. BOption (b)

    Solar and wind 

  3. COption (c)

    Hydrogen and synthetic hydrocarbon fuels

  4. DOption (d)

    Nuclear and tidal

  5. EOption (e)

    Hydropower and wave energy

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Solar and wind 

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 2.

 

Key Points

  • The passage mentions synthetic fuels produced through solar and wind energy as part of the transition to green energy.
  • Solar energy is highlighted throughout the passage as a major source of hope for the future of renewable energy.
  • Wind energy is also mentioned as a source used to produce synthetic fuels.

Therefore, the two types of alternative energy sources mentioned in the passage are solar and wind, making the correct answer Option 2.

 

Passage Excerpt: "By 2050, we will be driving electric cars and flying in aircraft running on synthetic fuels produced through solar and wind energy." and "Due to falling costs, better technology and exponential growth in new installations, solar power will become the largest global energy source for producing electricity."

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: Biomass and geothermal are not specifically mentioned in the passage.
  • Option 3: Hydrogen and synthetic hydrocarbon fuels are not the focus of the passage.
  • Option 4: Nuclear is mentioned, but tidal is not.
  • Option 5: Hydropower and wave energy are not mentioned in the passage.
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Question 459

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Read the passage given below and then answer the questions given below the passage.

The world will be transformed. By 2050, we will be driving electric cars and flying in aircraft running on synthetic fuels produced through solar and wind energy. New energy-efficient technologies, most likely harnessing artificial intelligence, will dominate nearly all human activities from farming to heavy industry. The fossil fuel industry will be in the final stages of a terminal decline. Nuclear fusion and other new energy sources may have become widespread. Perhaps our planet will even be orbited by massive solar arrays capturing cosmic energy from sunlight and generating seemingly endless energy for all our needs.

That is one possible future for humanity. It’s an optimistic view of how radical changes to energy production might help us slow or avoid the worst outcomes of global warming. In a report from 1965, scientists from the US government warned that our ongoing use of fossil fuels would cause global warming with potentially disastrous consequences for Earth’s climate. The report, one of the first government-produced documents to predict a major crisis caused by humanity’s large-scale activities, noted that the likely consequences would include higher global temperatures, the melting of the ice caps and rising sea levels. ‘Through his worldwide industrial civilisation,’ the report concluded, ‘Man is unwittingly conducting a vast geophysical experiment’ – an experiment with a highly uncertain outcome, but clear and important risks for life on Earth.

Since then, we’ve dithered and doubted and argued about what to do, but still have not managed to take serious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which continue to rise. Governments around the planet have promised to phase out emissions in the coming decades and transition to ‘green energy’. But global temperatures may be rising faster than we expected: some climate scientists worry that rapid rises could create new problems and positive feedback loops that may accelerate climate destabilisation and make parts of the world uninhabitable long before a hoped-for transition is possible.

Despite this bleak vision of the future, there are reasons for optimists to hope due to progress on cleaner sources of renewable energy, especially solar power. Around 2010, solar energy generation accounted for less than 1 per cent of the electricity generated by humanity. But experts believe that, by 2027, due to falling costs, better technology and exponential growth in new installations, solar power will become the largest global energy source for producing electricity. If progress on renewables continues, we might find a way to resolve the warming problem linked to greenhouse gas emissions. By 2050, large-scale societal and ecological changes might have helped us avoid the worst consequences of our extensive use of fossil fuels.

According to the passage, what is the timeframe mentioned by which the worst consequences of prolonged fossil fuel use might be avoided?

  1. AOption (a)

    By 2030

  2. BOption (b)

    By 2040

  3. COption (c)

    By 2050

  4. DOption (d)

    By 2060

  5. EOption (e)

    By 2070

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

By 2050

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

  • The passage states, "By 2050, large-scale societal and ecological changes might have helped us avoid the worst consequences of our extensive use of fossil fuels."
  • This clearly indicates that the timeframe mentioned to potentially avoid the worst consequences is by 2050.

Therefore, the timeframe mentioned by which the worst consequences of prolonged fossil fuel use might be avoided is by 2050, making the correct answer Option 3.

 

Passage Excerpt: "By 2050, large-scale societal and ecological changes might have helped us avoid the worst consequences of our extensive use of fossil fuels."

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: No mention of 2030 as the timeframe in the passage.
  • Option 2: No mention of 2040 as the timeframe in the passage.
  • Option 4: No mention of 2060 as the timeframe in the passage.
  • Option 5: No mention of 2070 as the timeframe in the passage.
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Question 460

IBPS Probationary Officer (PO) 2024• English Language• English Language

Read the passage given below and then answer the questions given below the passage.

The world will be transformed. By 2050, we will be driving electric cars and flying in aircraft running on synthetic fuels produced through solar and wind energy. New energy-efficient technologies, most likely harnessing artificial intelligence, will dominate nearly all human activities from farming to heavy industry. The fossil fuel industry will be in the final stages of a terminal decline. Nuclear fusion and other new energy sources may have become widespread. Perhaps our planet will even be orbited by massive solar arrays capturing cosmic energy from sunlight and generating seemingly endless energy for all our needs.

That is one possible future for humanity. It’s an optimistic view of how radical changes to energy production might help us slow or avoid the worst outcomes of global warming. In a report from 1965, scientists from the US government warned that our ongoing use of fossil fuels would cause global warming with potentially disastrous consequences for Earth’s climate. The report, one of the first government-produced documents to predict a major crisis caused by humanity’s large-scale activities, noted that the likely consequences would include higher global temperatures, the melting of the ice caps and rising sea levels. ‘Through his worldwide industrial civilisation,’ the report concluded, ‘Man is unwittingly conducting a vast geophysical experiment’ – an experiment with a highly uncertain outcome, but clear and important risks for life on Earth.

Since then, we’ve dithered and doubted and argued about what to do, but still have not managed to take serious action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which continue to rise. Governments around the planet have promised to phase out emissions in the coming decades and transition to ‘green energy’. But global temperatures may be rising faster than we expected: some climate scientists worry that rapid rises could create new problems and positive feedback loops that may accelerate climate destabilisation and make parts of the world uninhabitable long before a hoped-for transition is possible.

Despite this bleak vision of the future, there are reasons for optimists to hope due to progress on cleaner sources of renewable energy, especially solar power. Around 2010, solar energy generation accounted for less than 1 per cent of the electricity generated by humanity. But experts believe that, by 2027, due to falling costs, better technology and exponential growth in new installations, solar power will become the largest global energy source for producing electricity. If progress on renewables continues, we might find a way to resolve the warming problem linked to greenhouse gas emissions. By 2050, large-scale societal and ecological changes might have helped us avoid the worst consequences of our extensive use of fossil fuels.

Which of the following is implied as necessary for the successful deployment of renewable energy technologies according to the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    Unrestricted private sector investment

  2. BOption (b)

    Complete reliance on existing technologies

  3. COption (c)

    Continued governmental intervention and support

  4. DOption (d)

    Abandonment of fossil fuels without transition period

  5. EOption (e)

    Global economic stagnation

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Continued governmental intervention and support

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is Option 3.

 

Key Points

  • The passage discusses the role of governments around the world in promising to phase out emissions and transition to green energy, which implies the need for continued governmental intervention and support.
  • Governmental measures are critical for creating policies, funding research, and incentivizing the adoption of renewable energy technologies.

Therefore, the successful deployment of renewable energy technologies according to the passage implies the necessity of continued governmental intervention and support, making the correct answer Option 3.

 

Passage Excerpt: "Governments around the planet have promised to phase out emissions in the coming decades and transition to ‘green energy’."

 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: The passage does not focus on unrestricted private sector investment as the key factor.
  • Option 2: The continued use of existing technologies alone is insufficient according to the passage, which mentions the need for advancements.
  • Option 4: The passage does not suggest an immediate abandonment of fossil fuels without a transition period.
  • Option 5: Global economic stagnation is not presented as a necessity for achieving the transition to renewable energy.

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