Multiple choice

Which of the following could replace 'slowdown' as used in the passage?

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option according to the corresponding number in the passage.

The prolonged slowdown in the automotive market is threatening to have a long-term implication on the automotive industry’s ambitious target of achieving a turnover of \$145 billion by 2016 under the Automotive Mission Plan.
Revising its sales target for FY-13 downwards to 1-3% from 9-11% earlier, the automotive industry body, Society of Automobile Manufacturers Association (SIAM), on Wednesday said that the target of \$145 billion may be missed by 20-25% at the current growth rate levels. “If this trend continues, then we will miss the AMP target of achieving an annual turnover of USD 145 billion from auto and auto-component manufacturers by 2016,” said SIAM president S Sandilya.

  1. rest

  2. slump

  3. lag

  4. snag
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The passage discusses a 'slowdown' in the automotive market, meaning a decline in growth or economic activity. 'Slump' (Option B) is the perfect synonym - it specifically means a period of decline or downturn in business/economic activity. 'Rest' means stopping work, 'lag' suggests falling behind schedule, and 'snag' implies an unexpected problem rather than sustained decline.

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