Question 18.
Which one of the following statements would undermine the author’s stand regarding the greenness of cities?
A
Sorting through rubbish contributes to the rapid spread of diseases in the slums.
B
The high density of cities leads to an increase in carbon dioxide and global warming.
C
The compactness of big cities in the West increases the incidence of violent crime.
D
Over the last decade the cost of utilities has been increasing for city dwellers.
Question Explanation
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The rapid spread of diseases in the slum would only affect the people in the slums and not the greenness of the cities. Hence it is incorrect.
Option C is incorrect as the incidence of crime in the West would not impact the greenness of the cities.
Increasing cost of utilities , in the same way would not affect the flora of the cities.
An increase in carbon-di-oxide and global warming, however, would contribute greatly to the change in climate. A change in climate would adversely affect the greenery in the cities. Hence, this would greatly undermine the author's stand that cities are indeed green.
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