The sentences given in each question, when properly sequenced, form a coherent paragraph. Each sentence is labeled with a letter. Choose the most logical order of sentences from among the given choices to construct a coherent paragraph.
A. One surprise is the lack of outrage by international greens at the non-action on the part of advanced countries.
B. So, imposing them at $60 per barrel is only partial and inadequate catch-up.
C. The fact is, such taxes were called for even when oil prices were above $\$$100 per barrel.
D. One should not be overly impressed by recent arguments made, for example, by the IMF, that the decline in energy prices offers an opportune time for advanced countries to impose carbon taxes.

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The correct option is B ADCB
(A) argues that the advanced countries have remained inactive on the ‘green’ front and that the international bodies have remained silent on this issue. (D) states that calls by international bodies for imposing carbon taxes now is not impressive, as this is a long standing demand (C) and imposing them now would be ‘only partial and inadequate catch-up’ (B).

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