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Q · Reading Comprehension Moderate · 45s
Q₂. Which policy risk is explicitly mentioned for higher tariffs?
TopicReading Comprehension
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The passage states that 'higher tariffs risk excluding the poor.' No link is drawn to leaks (A), seasonal demand patterns (C), or tanker shutdowns (D).
Final Answer: Option B - They may exclude poorer households from access.