- A. Green economy is not possible without reusing critical minerals.
- B. Every sector of economy should adapt the reuse of material resources immediately.
- C. Circular economy can be beneficial for sustainable growth.
- D. Circular use of material resources is the only option for some industries for their survival.
Answer: C
Explanation
The passage highlights the massive consumption of raw materials, low reuse rates, and the value of materials in old batteries. It explicitly states, “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.” This directly describes the principles and benefits of a circular economy, linking it to sustainability by addressing resource depletion and supply chain risks. Option (C) accurately captures this central, pragmatic message. Option (A) is too absolute (“not possible”). Option (B) overgeneralizes to “every sector” and demands “immediately,” which isn’t supported. Option (D) is also an exaggeration, stating “only option for survival,” which the passage doesn’t claim. The question assesses the ability to identify the core, balanced message of a text, a crucial skill for UPSC CSAT.