Question

Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you locate them while answering the question.

What could be the reason behind timing of the haze report just before the Johannesburg meet, as indicated in the passage?

• A. United Nations is working hand-in-glove with the US.
• B. Organisers of the forthcoming meet to teach a lesson to the US.
• C. Drawing the attention of the world towards the devastating effects of environmental degradation.
• D. The US wants to use it as a handle against developing countries in the forthcoming meet.
• E. The meet is a part of the political agenda of the UN.

Answer 1

The correct option is D The US wants to use it as a handle against developing countries in the forthcoming meet.

The reason could be that 'The US wants to use it as a handle against developing countries in the forthcoming meet'.