Multiple choice

Directions: Select the word/phrase that is closest in meaning to the word/phrase given in capital letters.

The timely rainfall will definitely have a SALUTARY effect on the standing crop.

  1. Adorning

  2. Merciful

  3. Charitable

  4. Beneficial

  5. .
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D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as ‘beneficial’ is something that is producing or promoting a favourable result; something that is advantageous and ‘salutary’ here is the rainfall that will be promoting or intended to promote an improvement or beneficial effect on the crop.

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