Multiple choice

Read the given passage and fill blank (i).

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

Pollution is one of the major ______ (i) ______ to the environment.  There are many types of pollution like air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, noise pollution.  We must ____ (ii) ____ towards reducing the pollution.  There are many ways to do this. For example, one can use vehicles and automobiles _____ (iii) _____ on eco-friendly fuels.  One can also ____ (iv) _____ the use of polythene bags.  One can even use natural manure in place of chemical fertilisers for the crops.

  1. sources

  2. threats

  3. symptoms

  4. factors

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence describes pollution as something harmful to the environment. 'Threats' fits this context perfectly as pollution poses dangers. 'Sources' would refer to where pollution comes from, not its effect. 'Symptoms' and 'factors' don't convey the sense of danger.