ASVAB Paragraph Comprehension

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"The California Right to Know Genetically Modified Food Act” known as Proposition 37 will require food manufacturers to label food with genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). If the bill passes, it will be the first law in the United States that required GMO labeling. Some European countries already mandate GMO labeling, but efforts to pass legislation in the United States have met resistance. Over a dozen other states have failed to pass proposed labeling laws. Food manufacturer argue that the bill is unnecessary because GMO are safe. They believe labeling will drive up food costs and will confuse consumers. Proponents of the legislation assert that consumers have a right to know what is in their food.

If Proposition 37 is passed, what consequence might consumers encounter?
  1. Labeling will drive up the cost of food.
  2. Labeling will limit the kinds of foods consumers can purchase.
  3. To avoid labeling, farmers will grow crops that are not protected and easily destroyed.
  4. As a result of food labeling, food will be in short supply.
Explanation
Answer [A]: Food manufacturers believe that labeling GMO foods will drive up food costs. There is no indication that labeling will limit the food produced in any way, or that there will be any food shortages.
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