Passage-1 What climate change will undeniably do is cause or amplify events that hasten the reduction of resources. Competition over these diminishing resources would ensue in the form of political or even violent conflict. Resource-based conflicts have rarely been overt and are thus difficult to isolate. Instead, they take on veneers that appear more politically palatable. Conflicts over resources like water are often cloaked in the guise of identity or ideology. What does the above passage imply?
- A.Resource-based conflicts are always politically motivated.
- B.There are no political solutions to resolve environmental and resource-based conflicts.
- C.Environmental issues contribute to resource stresses and political conflict.
- D.Political conflict based on identity or ideology cannot be resolved.
Explanation
Option (a) is out of the question as it does not find support in the passage. Option (b) is incorrect because it misread the facts presented in the passage which is not talking about political solutions rather than it is talking about political conflicts. Option (d) is a judgement that is not in agreement with the views expressed in the passage. The author has expressed ideology and identity as the façade for resource-based conflicts. Option (c) is the most logical and nearest in addressing the same concern as expressed by the author. It is a suitable answer to the question. The author has expressed his concern about the potential political conflicts arising out of shortages of resources due to climate change. The diminishing resources will lead to competition and even political conflicts in nations. Right now, these resource-based conflicts have the political mask and look as if arising out due to ideology or identity differences. The author has given the example of water conflicts to reflect this.