Multiple choice

Directions: For the following question, select the option that best replaces the parenthesis in the given paragraph.

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 organised campaigns, we do not see many people realising 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 everyday.

  4. There is a growing awareness.

  5. The trend has to be reversed.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

People do not seem to be realising the need. Only option (3) is easily evident and can be considered as a reasonable filler. This implies option (3) as the correct answer. 

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