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.
What is the author trying to convey through the phrase 'In the past Asia produced for America and Europe, now Asia is producing for Asia'?

• A. The number of wealthy consumers in Asia outnumber those in America and Europe together.
• B. Asian countries do not support free trade and continue to trade among themselves despite the recession.
• C. Goods manufactured in Asian countries often fail to meet the standards set by developed countries.
• D. Asian countries no longer export to Western markets alone and now cater to Asian markets as well.
• E. Interregional trade barriers between Europe and Russia have weakened considerably.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Asian countries no longer export to Western markets alone and now cater to Asian markets as well.

Through the phrase, the author is trying to convey that 'Asian countries no longer export to Western markets alone and now cater to Asian markets as well'.