Comprehensionhard · Past Paper
Passage: Governments across the world are providing subsidies to encourage citizens to install solar panels. Q20. What is a 'subsidy'?
AA type of tax paid to the government
BFinancial aid or support provided by the government
CA law banning solar panels
DA physical part of a solar panel
✓ Correct Answer: B — Financial aid or support provided by the government
A subsidy is financial support provided to promote a certain activity, like installing solar power.
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