Question

Read the following passage carefully and answer the given questions. Certain words/phrases are given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Why does the author say that knowledge has become a commodity?

• A. As it is no longer desirable in any professional field.
• B. As there are too many educational institutes in the country which do not provide quality education.
• C. As knowledge is now available easily as compared to the past.
• D. As knowledgeable people sell their services for the highest price possible.
• E. Like commodities knowledge too becomes stale after a certain period.

Answer 1

The correct option is D As knowledgeable people sell their services for the highest price possible.

Knowledge has become a commodity because "knowledgeable people sell their services for the highest price possible".