B. High interest rates on credit cards
The correct answer is letter A
Explanation: This was an era where there had been many complicated situations and many cases of corruption. It was not a reliable moment for people, because they were known as corrupts.
Environmental influences can be separated into shared and non-shared.
Here the correct option is option A Government positions were based on skills and merit.
Explanation - Earlier in China recruitment in high offices was done on the basis of recommendations that were given by officials about those post but under Confucianism examination system this method was barred. The talented people had to pass an exam that was really tough to crack for which they had to first give an exam at local level to qualify. No relation or recommendations were further entertained.