IF EITHER PARTY IS PREVENTED FROM, OR DELAYED IN, PERFORMING ANY DUTY...

7. (Note: If either party is prevented from, or delayed in, performing any duty under

this contract by an event beyond his reasonable control, this shall be deemed force

majeure)

Shortage of supplies (Background: The exporter cannot get the raw jute he needs

from the supplier because of a chipping delay).

A. Yes

B. Questionable

C. No