Which statement about displacement and conflict is supported by the material?

• A. It is primarily driven by economic sanctions.
• B. It shows a decrease in displaced populations.
• C. It involves short-term displacement only.
• D. It involves record numbers of people displaced by conflict.

Answer: (D)

Displacement in conflict situations grows when violence and insecurity force people from their homes, often across borders or into internal camps. The material shows that the scale of these movements has reached record highs, reflecting how widespread and ongoing wars and persecution are driving people to flee. While sanctions can influence living conditions, they aren’t the primary cause of the large-scale displacement described. And displacement in these contexts tends to be long-term and recurrent rather than simply short-lived. So, the statement that displacement involves record numbers of people displaced by conflict is the best-supported conclusion.