Question

Trade protectionism, disguised as concern for the climate, is raising its head. Which statement summarises the author’s main point?

• A. Climate change is evoked to bring trade protectionism through the back door.
• B. OECD countries are taking refuge in climate change issues to erect trade barriers.
• C. Climate change concerns have come as a convenient stick to beat the rising trade power of China and India.
• D. Defenders of global economic status quo are posing as climate change champions.
• E. Today’s climate change champions are the perpetrators of global economic inequity.

Hint:

When multiple options are similar, choose the one that captures the essence without adding extra assumptions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The passage asserts that climate change is being used as a pretext for trade barriers. This matches option (1) precisely, as it describes the hidden intent behind the climate change rhetoric.