Advanced countries are relocating their toxic and hazardous industries to ________ countries to take advantage of the weaker laws in these countries .

developed

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developing

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Solution

The correct option is B developing
Advanced countries are relocating their toxic and hazardous industries to developing countries to take advantage of the weaker laws in these countries and keep their own countries safe. South Asian countries – particularly India, Bangladesh and Pakistan – play hosts for industries producing pesticides, asbestos or processing zinc and lead, which are very harmful.

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