Climate change is likely to expose a large number of people to increasing environmental risks forcing them to migrate. The international community is yet to recognize this new category of migrants.…
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Climate change is likely to expose a large number of people to increasing environmental risks forcing them to migrate. The international community is yet to recognize this new category of migrants. There is no consensus on the definition and status of climate refugees owing to the distinct meaning the term refugees carry under the international laws. There are still gaps in the understanding how climate change will work as the root cause of migration. Even if there is recognition of climate refugees, who is going to provide protection? More emphasis has been given to international migration due to climate change. But there is a need to recognize the migration of such people within the countries also so that their problems can be addressed properly.
Which of the following is the most rational inference from the given passage?
Which of the following is the most rational inference from the given passage?
- The world will not be able to cope with large scale migration of climate refugees
- We must find the ways and means to stop further climate change
- Climate change will be the most important reason for migration of people in future
- Relations between climate change and migration are not yet understood
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Relations between climate change and migration are not yet understood
The passage stresses that there are still gaps in understanding how climate change works as a root cause of migration and that there is no consensus on climate refugees. So the inference that the relation between climate change and migration is not yet understood follows. The claims that the world cannot cope and that climate change will be the most important reason for migration are speculative predictions, and 'we must stop further climate change' is a prescription, not an inference.
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