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Directions: Answer the given question based on the following passage:

Most observers agree that Latin America and Africa have been severe victims of globalization. The widespread lament about lost decades in the context of these two continents relates to the absolute fall in per capita incomes witnessed during the years following globalization. And it should not surprise anybody that at least seven Latin American countries have already elected left-wing governments in a bid to reverse the process of liberalization and globalization. But India and China are supposed to be success stories. The example of China, with its very different economic system, may not be apposite in arguing the case of globalization. But the claim that India is shining warrants a close look.

What is the author`s purpose in writing the passage?

  1. To draw attention to the plight of the victims of globalization

  2. To start a fresh debate on liberalization and globalization

  3. To dump the success stories of China and India

  4. To support the cause of the Latin American countries

  5. To denounce the countries for electing left-wing governments
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B Correct answer
Explanation

As the angst of the passage shows, the writer is for a fresh debate on the desirability of continuing to espouse the cause of liberalization and globalization.

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