Multiple choice

Lobbying

Directions: Some words in the news item below have been highlighted. Select the best contextual meaning of the related words.

Global retail giant Wal-Mart, waiting for years to open its supermarkets in India has been lobbying with the US lawmakers since 2008 to facilitate its entry into the highly lucrative Indian market.

  1. Supporting

  2. Fighting

  3. Persuading

  4. Moving
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Wal-Mart has been 'lobbying with US lawmakers' - this means trying to influence legislators through communication and persuasion. 'Persuading' best captures this meaning of attempting to influence through discussion.

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