{"id":10821,"date":"2024-04-15T03:37:52","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T03:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=10821"},"modified":"2024-04-15T03:37:52","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T03:37:52","slug":"in-a-little-publicised-deal-pepsi-cola-has-the-entire-soft-drink-market-in-afghanistan-a-occupied-b-conquered-c-swallowed-d-captured","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/in-a-little-publicised-deal-pepsi-cola-has-the-entire-soft-drink-market-in-afghanistan-a-occupied-b-conquered-c-swallowed-d-captured\/","title":{"rendered":"In a little-publicised deal, Pepsi, Cola has &#8230;&#8230; the entire soft drink market in Afghanistan. A. occupied B. conquered C. swallowed D. captured"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;occupied&#8221; option2=&#8221;conquered&#8221; option3=&#8221;swallowed&#8221; option4=&#8221;captured&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>captured<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The word &#8220;captured&#8221; means to take control of something by force. In this case, Pepsi Cola has taken control of the entire soft drink market in Afghanistan by buying out its competitors. This is a significant development, as it gives Pepsi Cola a monopoly on the soft drink market in Afghanistan. This could have a number of implications, such as higher prices for consumers and less choice.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the situation. The word &#8220;occupied&#8221; means to take control of a place by force and to stay there for a period of time. This is not what Pepsi Cola has done in Afghanistan. The word &#8220;conquered&#8221; means to defeat an enemy and take control of their territory. This is also not what Pepsi Cola has done in Afghanistan. The word &#8220;swallowed&#8221; means to eat or drink something whole. This is not an accurate description of what Pepsi Cola has done in Afghanistan.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the correct answer is &#8220;captured&#8221;. Pepsi Cola has taken control of the entire soft drink market in Afghanistan by buying out its competitors. This is a significant development, as it gives Pepsi Cola a monopoly on the soft drink market in Afghanistan. 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