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 1.
Option 1: growth
Option 2: support
Option 3: addiction
Option 4: dependence
Correct Answer: dependence
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Among the options provided, dependence best fits the context of relying heavily on borewells for water in the absence of adequate rainfall.
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