pyq/2015/csat/28

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:

1. Higher economic growth is essential to ensure reduction in economic disparity.

2. Environmental degradation is sometimes a consequence of economic growth.

Which of the above is/are valid assumptions?

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2