Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, four statements are provided. These statements form a coherent paragraph when properly arranged. Select the alternative representing the proper and logical sequencing of these statements.

(A) Developed countries have set up several non–tariff barriers which strike at the roots of ‘ideal’ competition based on ‘market’ forces. (B) When one country prepares to cope with a set of barriers introduced by these developed countries, a new set of complex barriers comes up. (C) India has to be prepared to face such selectively targeted actions even when marching towards developed status. (D) These are mostly aimed at denying opportunities to other countries to reach developed status.

  1. BCDA

  2. ADBC

  3. CBDA

  4. ACDB

  5. BCAD

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B Correct answer
Explanation

‘These’ in D refers to ‘non-tariff barriers’ in A. ‘A new set of complex barriers’ in B follows AD. The reference to India about facing ‘such selectively targeted actions’ in C brings the rear.