Question

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions.
Which of the following is the central idea of the passage?

• A. It is beneficial to invest in American companies as they are socially responsible and profitable.
• B. Large corporations should be penalised by the American government for their greed.
• C. Ethical consumerism is profitable for organisations as well as society as a whole.
• D. Companies should be required by law to account for their impact on the environment in their balance sheet.
• E. Developing countries should learn how to combat child labour from America.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Ethical consumerism is profitable for organisations as well as society as a whole.

The central idea of the passage is 'Ethical consumerism is profitable tor organisations as well as society as a whole'.