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Question : Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the underlined word.

No one was prepared for the environmental calamity that hit the town in the middle of the night.

Option 1: Damage

Option 2: Catastrophe

Option 3: Degradation

Option 4: Stress


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Catastrophe


Solution : The correct choice is the second option .

Explanation : The term catastrophe is grammatically correct and fits well in the context of an unexpected and severe environmental event. It conveys a sense of disaster or tragedy, which aligns with the meaning of "environmental calamity".

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Damage : It refers to the consequences of a calamity.
  • Degradation : This term refers to the process of deteriorating or breaking down.
  • Stress : This term refers to psychological or physical strain.
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