Multiple choice

Directions: Select the option that expresses the central idea in the most clear, concise and correct manner.

  1. The troublesome rise of fundamentalist forces in India is bad signal indeed.

  2. It is troublesome to observe the rise of fundamentalist forces in India gradually.

  3. The gradual rise of fundamentalist forces in India is a bad signal.

  4. The troublesome and gradual rise of Indian fundamentalist forces is a very bad signal indeed.

  5. The rise of fundamentalist forces in India is proving to be a troublesome bad signal.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

If something is 'troublesome' its rise is undoubtedly a 'bad signal'.  So, we don't need to use both the phrases.  This eliminates (1), (4) & (5).  Now, choice (2) is in passive voice and (3) is in the active voice. So (3) is better answer than (2).  Hence, (3).

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