The answer on apex is B intetactions between islam and hinduism led to significant changes in mughal society
I believe it's "Atlantic slave trade", based on the key words of the quote. Definitely not B or C, it could be A however the quote doesn't really fit it.
The last one, to remove Taliban influence in the country
Well... It depends... Some very important and strategic partners outweigh the cons however there are done we could do without...