ibps-rrb-os1 2021 · Question 7 of 173

Study the following information in which a statement is followed by five conclusions, read carefully and answer the question below- Statement: Other than being an essential source of water for Indian agriculture, the monsoon plays a critical role in flushing out pollutants over Asia. However, recently increased pollution — particularly from coal burning — could potentially weaken this ability of the monsoon. 2 Adda247 | No. 1 APP for Banking & SSC Preparation Website: bankersadda.com | sscadda.com | adda247.com | Email: blogger@adda247.com Which of the following can be deduced from the given statement?

Syllogism

1. AThe unusually high concentration of particulate matter in the last few days in India clearly shows that air pollution is emerging as a big problem.Correct
2. BAs the climate gets warmer and frequency of rains reduces, such spurts in coarse particles making breathing difficult will become a new normal and the government is not waking up to the alarm.
3. CBoth the periodicity and duration of dry spells in the country were rising as total rainfall events in a year had fallen even though the average rainfall in a year has not changed much, a direct consequence of climate change.
4. DThe annual average rainfall has remained the same because the frequency of heavy downpours increased in the past two decades.
5. EThe air quality in the region deteriorated because of dust storms in western India, particularly Rajasthan.