Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
In Andhra Pradesh, low rainfall and increased (1) ______ on borewells have led to soil aridity, while (2) ______ snow and more rainfall has (3) ______ the desertification crisis in Himachal Pradesh. On the other (4) ______, in Rajasthan, canals, tube-well irrigation and shelterbelts have (5) ______ to an increase in the green cover.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.
Option 1: few
Option 2: least
Option 3: less
Option 4: fewer
Correct Answer: less
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
The word less directly relates to a reduction in rainfall and an increase in demand for borewells, indicating a decrease in water availability or usage, which aligns with the situation described in Andhra Pradesh.
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