ibps-so 2025 · Question 80 of 271

Statement: To reduce increasing air pollution levels in major cities, the government has decided to impose stricter emission norms for vehicles. Which of the following is an assumption implicit in this decision?

AAir pollution can be completely eliminated by emission norms.
BVehicular emissions are a significant contributor to rising pollution levels.Correct
CCitizens will willingly adopt cleaner alternatives without resistance.
DIndustrial pollution is not responsible for poor air quality in cities.
ENone of the above.

Answer: B. Vehicular emissions are a significant contributor to rising pollution levels.

Explanation

The statement assumes that vehicles play a major role in worsening pollution levels, hence tighter norms will help. It does not assume that industrial pollution is irrelevant or that norms alone can eliminate pollution entirely. Solutions (81-83):

Source: IBPS SO Prelims Memory Based 2025 (held 30 Aug 2025, Shift 1) - BankersAdda · memory-based

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