Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that is the best substitute for the parenthesis given in the passage.

In a country like India, both poverty and economic growth pose serious environmental challenges. Nothing can possibly be worse for India. In their desperate attempt to survive today, people are forced to forsake their tomorrow and their environment. (.) Despite several government organized campaigns, we do not see many people realizing the need for the same.

  1. However, there is a silver lining.

  2. The role of International Pollution Control Board is interesting.

  3. Things seem to be deteriorating every day.

  4. There is a growing awareness.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is invalidated because nowhere in the passage has a positive point been discussed. Also, the last line gives idea opposite to that in option (4). Option (2) can be neglected on account of lack of reference to International Pollution Control Board. Only option (3) can be considered as a part of the given passage. This implies option (3) as the correct answer.

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