Multiple choice

World’s non-renewable energy resources are being drained much too fast. To rectify the situation, China – world’s largest importer of non-renewable energy resources – must maintain its energy resources usage at present levels for considerable time in future.

The argument above depends on which of the following assumptions?

  1. Per capita energy resource usage in China is at an all-time high.

  2. China wastes non-renewable energy resources.

  3. China consumes more non-renewable energy resources than any other country in the world.

  4. Controlling Chinese non-renewable energy resource consumption will significantly reduce world non-renewable energy resource drainage.

  5. China imports most of the non-renewable energy resources it consumes.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The question expresses concern at the non-renewable energy resources of the entire world but suggests a solution with reference to China only. The only assumption in such a case would be that China’s consumption is significant enough by the world standards. Hence (5)

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