With reference to the passage on renewable energy, the following assumptions have been made:

Question

With reference to the passage on renewable energy, the following assumptions have been made:

I. Path-dependent green investments will eventually most likely benefit growth as well as public finances in a country like India.

II. If other green technologies follow the same pattern as that of solar energy, there will most likely be an easy green transition.

Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?

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

Correct Answer

Option C — Both I and II

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Both I and II.

Key Points

• Assumption I: India following path-dependent green investment would likely benefit growth and public finances — this is a reasonable inference from the passage.
• Assumption II: If other technologies follow solar's pattern, green transition would be smoother — this is also a valid inference.
• Hence Both I and II are valid.