Passage

In only 50 years, the world's consumption of raw materials has nearly quadrupled, to more than 100 billion tons. Less than 9% of this is reused. Batteries of old vehicles contain materials such as lithium, cobalt, manganese and nickel that are pricey and can be hard to obtain. Supply chains are long and complicated. Buyers' risks are being aggravated by their suppliers' poor environmental and labour standards. Reusing materials makes sense. Once batteries reach the ends of their lives, they should go back to a factory where their ingredients can be recovered and put into new batteries.

QUESTION

CSAT

Medium

Comprehension

Prelims 2025

Which one of the following statements best reflects the most logical, rational and pragmatic message conveyed by the passage?

Select an option to attempt

Explanation

Statement A is incorrect: The passage does not say green economy is not possible without reuse. It only highlights benefits of reuse, not an absolute necessity.

Statement B is incorrect: The passage does not argue that every sector must immediately adopt reuse. It focuses particularly on battery materials and critical minerals.

Statement C is correct: The passage implies that reusing materials (circular economy) helps recover valuable minerals, reduces environmental and labour risks, and supports sustainability. This aligns directly with the message conveyed.

Statement D is incorrect: The passage does not say that circular use is the only survival option, but that it is useful and sensible.