21. local officials produced ______ fishery reports by inflating the figures so that fisheries appeared more…

21. local officials produced ______ fishery reports by inflating the figures so that fisheries appeared more productive.\n(a) removed\n(b) distinctive\n(c) dismissive\n(d) fraudulent

21. local officials produced ______ fishery reports by inflating the figures so that fisheries appeared more productive.\n(a) removed\n(b) distinctive\n(c) dismissive\n(d) fraudulent

Answer

Answer:

D. fraudulent

Brief Explanations:

The context shows local officials inflated figures. "fraudulent" means deceitful or involving fraud, which fits the description of the false fishery reports.