Multiple choice

A nuclear exchange in the Northern Hemisphere

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions by selecting the most appropriate options.

The evidence given so far demonstrates that a nuclear exchange in the Northern Hemisphere would have an unavoidable global aftermath making the continued existence of mankind impossible anywhere. It is also very improbable that a nuclear exchange would be confined exclusively to the vicinity of the industrialized states. Current developments indicate that a nuclear disaster would be carried into the territories of the developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. These developments include the preparations being made by aggressive forces for the armed seizure of the Middle East oilfields, the nuclear missile deployment in the south of Western Europe, the establishment of military bases for the Rapid Deployment Forces in North Africa and the Indian Ocean, and the tensions in the South Atlantic and the Caribbean.

  1. would have a few unavoidable consequences

  2. would pose a great threat to the very existence of mankind

  3. would make human existence impossible in that region

  4. would result in widespread demonstrations
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The passage states that a nuclear exchange in the Northern Hemisphere 'would have an unavoidable global aftermath making the continued existence of mankind impossible anywhere.' This clearly indicates it would threaten human existence globally, not just have a few consequences or be confined to one region. Option B captures this existential threat.

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