Question

English
Read the following excerpt from an article that appeared in

the national daily:

However, it could be argued that in the absence of a ban

on firecrackers the pollution would have been worse.

One positive development was that nearly 20 states

imposed same kind of ban on the sale and use of

firecrackers on Diwali day this year.

Write a paragraph to analyse the given argument. You could

think about what alternative explanations might weaken the

given conclusion and include rationale/evidence that would

strengthen/counter the given argument.

Answer 1

Answer:

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Explanation:

Action will be taken against those violating the ban. says police

Bursting of firecrackers could be heard across Delhi and its neighbouring areas on Diwali night even though a ban was imposed on its sale and use in the national capital region in view of rising air pollution and COVID-19 pandemic.

Sparklers were seen lighting up the night sky while crackers went off on the ground in various areas.

Also read: Cracker ban: How different States are enforcing firecracker restrictions