How do you understand the word "mayhem" in paragraph 1

A．more buildings erected in the forests
B．fig trees planted in all forests
C．scientific efforts diverted to bomb making
D．the preservation of as many diverse species as possible

A．The maximum term for loans made to recipient businesses was 15 years.
B．Business loans were considered to be more useful to recipient businesses than was management and technical assistance.
C．The anticipated failure rate for recipient businesses was significantly lower than the rate that actually resulted.
D．The capitalization needs of recipient businesses were assessed and then provided for adequately.