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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 5.

Option 1: lead

Option 2: led

Option 3: leading

Option 4: leads


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: led


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The sentence structure in the passage indicates that it discusses actions that have already occurred in the past. The past tense of the verb lead is led , making it the correct choice to maintain the consistency of the sentence's tense and meaning.

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