Document 1 (Environmental Report): 'Global average temperatures have risen by 1.2°C since pre-industrial times, leading to increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, particularly droughts in agricultural regions.' Document 2 (Government Policy Brief): 'To ensure food security, the Ministry of Agriculture will implement a new subsidy program for farmers adopting water-intensive irrigation techniques and cultivating high-yield, water-dependent crops.' Which of the following statements identifies a potential conflict between the findings of Document 1 and the policy outlined in Document 2?

The correct answer to the question "Document 1 (Environmental Report): 'Global average temperatures have risen by 1.2°C since pre-industrial times, leading to increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, particularly droughts in agricultural regions.' Document 2 (Government Policy Brief): 'To ensure food security, the Ministry of Agriculture will implement a new subsidy program for farmers adopting water-intensive irrigation techniques and cultivating high-yield, water-dependent crops.' Which of the following statements identifies a potential conflict between the findings of Document 1 and the policy outlined in Document 2?" is Option A: The subsidy program directly supports practices that exacerbate water scarcity highlighted in the environmental report..

The other options — B) The environmental report underestimates the resilience of modern agriculture to climate change., C) The government policy fails to address the impact of rising temperatures on non-agricultural sectors., D) Farmers will likely reject the subsidy program due to its focus on water-intensive crops. — are incorrect for this GMAT Exam Prep question. As explained above: Document 1 warns of increased droughts and water scarcity. Document 2 promotes water-intensive techniques and crops. This policy could worsen the very problem (water scarcity) that the environmental …