Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1793MCQ • 2 Marks
Section 8: General Aptitude
Verbal Aptitude
Subtopic: Critical Reasoning
Question Statement:
Engineer X: 'Solar pumps are superior because they eliminate ongoing diesel fuel costs.' Engineer Y: 'Solar pumps may save fuel, but their zero operating cost encourages unmonitored over-pumping that depletes aquifers faster than diesel pumps.' What is the primary point of contention?
Options:
(A) Whether solar pumps are net beneficial for sustainable water resource management.
(B) Whether diesel fuel costs money.
(C) Whether solar panels generate electricity from sunlight.
(D) Whether diesel engines use fossil fuels.
Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
The disagreement centers on the net ecological desirability of solar pumps given groundwater depletion risks.