Question

The paradox of the situation is that

• A. Bigger cars mean more fuel, more space and more pollution
• B. Though India has fewer cars the Nano will bring more pollution
• C. London and New York have more cars and less pollution
• D. Though India is smaller than the US its cars cause more pollution

Hint:

Compare car density with air quality in London, New York and Delhi as stated in the passage.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

A paradox is a statement that seems contradictory but is true. Passage: "London and New York have ultra-high car densities, yet have clearer air than Delhi." More cars should mean more pollution, but this is not the case there - that's the paradox highlighted.

1. Bigger cars mean more fuel/space/pollution: expected relationship, not a contradiction.
2. India has fewer cars but Nano brings more pollution: passage argues opposite.
3. London and New York have more cars and less pollution: directly matches the passage's stated paradox.
4. India smaller than US, cars cause more pollution: never claimed in passage.

Correct answer: London and New York have more cars and less pollution.