With reference to the passage on Indian States and climate challenges, the following assumptions have been made:

Question

With reference to the passage on Indian States and climate challenges, the following assumptions have been made:

I. Green energy production can be linked to/integrated with the climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.

II. Effects of climate change are much more severe in coastal and mountainous regions.

Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

1. A. I only (Correct answer)
2. B. II only
3. C. Both I and II
4. D. Neither I nor II

Correct Answer

Option A — I only

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is I only.

Key Points

• Assumption I: Green energy production (wind in coastal/peninsular regions) can integrate with climate mitigation — the passage directly supports this.
• Assumption II: Climate change effects are "much more severe" in coastal/mountain regions — the passage mentions these regions face challenges but does NOT say effects are much more severe than elsewhere. Only I is valid.