Which of the following inferences is/are correct?

The source of the energy we consume is the key to the battle for cleaner air.
Bans are effective where the will is strong and the people are convinced that such bans are for the greater good of society.
There is judicial approval for a policy that intervenes fiscally to facilitate benevolent pricing for cleaner fuel.

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Which of the following inferences is/are correct?

The source of the energy we consume is the key to the battle for cleaner air.
Bans are effective where the will is strong and the people are convinced that such bans are for the greater good of society.
There is judicial approval for a policy that intervenes fiscally to facilitate benevolent pricing for cleaner fuel.

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Accepted Answer

1 and 3

Explanation: The passage evaluates statements based on explicit textual evidence. Statement 1 is Correct: The passage opens: "The key source of the battle for clean skies and clear lungs is the fuel we burn"—directly confirming energy source as key to cleaner air. Statement 2 is Incorrect: The passage emphasizes "people need alternatives for a ban to be effective" (citing CNG availability, cost feasibility)—not public will or conviction. Statement 3 is Correct: "The Supreme Court agreed that fiscal measures were needed to keep clean fuel cheaper than dirty fuel"—explicit judicial approval for fiscal intervention. Therefore, only 1 and 3 are correct, making Option 3 the correct answer.

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