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Passage: In rural Nepal, solar home systems provide a clean alternative to kerosene lamps, which produce harmful smoke. Q17. Why is solar power a better choice than kerosene for rural households?
AKerosene is cheaper
BSolar energy is smoky
CKerosene lamps produce harmful smoke
DSolar panels are easier to break
✓ Correct Answer: C — Kerosene lamps produce harmful smoke
The passage indicates kerosene lamps produce harmful smoke, making solar a cleaner alternative.
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