Which term can be regarded as a synonym for external criticism?

In the last 15 years:

A. the pollution control system has reached its goals. B. the pollution control system has failed entirely. C. some environmental problems have proven to be more intractable than originally thought. D. concern for the environment has declined considerably in most parts of the country.

In 1870 Britain established a merit civil service that focused on competitive exams over patronage to combat issues of nepotism and corruption within the bureaucracy

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.