Select the appropriate word and fill in blank (iv).

Directions: In the following passage, for each numbered blank, five words/phrases are suggested, one of which best fits the blank appropriately.

Since independence and from the beginning of our planned development, we have __(i)__ increased production as __(ii)__ to improved distribution of income. A high rate of growth of the gross national product by itself does not serve our purpose __(iii)__ it is more equitably shared, benefiting all sections of the population. To be effective, increased production with better distribution depends largely on our capability to assess the productivity of the small man, whether he is __(iv)__ in agriculture or industry. In agriculture the most critical inputs are water and credit together with cultivable land. Our land reform legislation has aimed at distributing land to small owners. There are sometimes political obstacles; but it is not known generally how many cases are __(v)__ in courts.
We must at least ensure that small owners have access to other essential inputs. In industry, we have discouraged small scale and cottage industries. Greater availability of power along with assured market and credit arrangements can make tremendous difference to productivity.