Question 12.
The “long pedigree” of the aim to shift civil servants to improve their living standards implies that this move:
A
has become common practice in several countries worldwide.
B
is supported by politicians and the ruling elites.
C
takes a long time to achieve its intended outcomes.
D
is not a new idea and has been tried in the past.
Question Explanation
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The word pedigree has a meaning, " history of an idea or an activity". The term long pedigree indicates that the idea has been touted with a lot of times in the past.
Option D is the only option that conveys this meaning and hence it is the correct answer.



