Multiple choice

Directions: Each of the following sentences has a blank space and four words given after the sentence. Select whichever word you consider most appropriate for the blank space.

A long period of dry weather is called …….. .

  1. Draught

  2. Dearth

  3. Drought

  4. Desert

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C Correct answer
Explanation

A 'drought' is the specific meteorological term for a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall. 'Draught' refers to air currents or drinks, and 'dearth' refers to a general scarcity.