UPSC Prelims 2015 · CSAT

Question 66: Reading Comprehension

Passage beginning “Climate change is a complex policy…” — Passage – 4 · as printed by UPSC

With regards to developing countries, it can be inferred from the passage that climate change is likely to have implications on their

1.domestic finances.
2.capacity for multilateral trade.

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

a1 only

b2 only

cBoth 1 and 2

dNeither 1 nor 2

AnswerUPSC’s answer is (a).

The passage says that, given the scale of funds needed, the domestic finances of developing countries are likely to fall short of their current and projected needs for mitigation and adaptation. So climate change has implications for domestic finances: statement 1 follows. Capacity for multilateral trade is never mentioned, so statement 2 cannot be inferred.

1. Domestic finances are said to fall short of climate needs.
2. Capacity for multilateral trade is not discussed.

How you could have got this

If you were sure statement 1 is correct, (b) and (d) go: each of them leaves 1 out.
What you needed to know: Domestic finances are said to fall short of climate needs.
Then, if you were sure statement 2 is not correct, (c) goes: it includes 2.
What you needed to know: Capacity for multilateral trade is not discussed.

Only (a) is left. This one needs every statement.

Which options go is worked out from UPSC’s key and the options, not by a model.

Why each option is right or wrong

(a) Right: only domestic finances are discussed.
(b) Wrong: trade capacity is not mentioned.
(c) Wrong: statement 2 is not supported.
(d) Wrong: statement 1 is supported.

Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2015, General Studies Paper II (CSAT), Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.