According to the study, air pollution is responsible for one out of every eight deaths in India. India experiences one of the highest annual average ambient particulate matter PM2.5 exposure levels globally. PM2.5 particles, which are 2.5 micrometers or smaller, can penetrate deep into the respiratory system, settle in the lungs, and some may even enter the bloodstream.

Which of the following statements are NOT consistent with the above information?

(I) The growing population will lead to an increase in vehicles, thereby significantly raising emissions.

(II) Transitioning to public transportation is essential to address the air pollution problem.

(III) There is an urgent need for people to adopt sustainable lifestyles that use technologies and equipment with lower energy consumption.

Choose the correct option:

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According to the study, air pollution is responsible for one out of every eight deaths in India. India experiences one of the highest annual average ambient particulate matter PM2.5 exposure levels globally. PM2.5 particles, which are 2.5 micrometers or smaller, can penetrate deep into the respiratory system, settle in the lungs, and some may even enter the bloodstream.

Which of the following statements are NOT consistent with the above information?

(I) The growing population will lead to an increase in vehicles, thereby significantly raising emissions.

(II) Transitioning to public transportation is essential to address the air pollution problem.

(III) There is an urgent need for people to adopt sustainable lifestyles that use technologies and equipment with lower energy consumption.

Choose the correct option:

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**Solution:**

1. Statement (I) says that a rising population will increase vehicle numbers and emissions. This aligns with the fact that more vehicles generally cause more pollution.

2. Statement (II) suggests switching to public transport to reduce air pollution, which is a widely accepted solution to decrease emissions.

3. Statement (III) emphasizes the need for sustainable lifestyles and energy-efficient technologies, which is consistent with reducing pollution and energy consumption.

Since all three statements are in agreement with the information given about air pollution and its causes/effects, none of them contradict the passage.

**Answer:** (e) None of these

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