Question
Fill in blank 46 with the most appropriate
word. Directions : Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word given in the options against the correct blank number. Constant electricity _______________ (42) and irregular power availability for irrigation are daily problems faced by many farmers for a long time. If one travels through the southern districts of Tamil Nadu, especially during the early morning or late night hours, one can see farmers sitting next to their motor pumps ___________ (43) for electricity, to irrigate their crops. Though many farmers use diesel operated pumps, a suitable ____________ (44), which requires neither diesel nor electricity and yet meets their irrigation requirements, may be welcome. The farmer grows paddy in his one acre and to meet his irrigation needs, he used to _____________ (45) collect overflowing water from nearby fields and well using a bowl like structure made of discarded tyre tubes. As this work proved ____________ (46) and required additional labour to lift and pour the water into the fields, he decided to build a hand operated water-lifting device to irrigate the field from a canal or pond and drain out ___________ (47) water from cultivated land.Solution
Only ‘cumbersome’ fits the context. It means ‘awkward because of being large, heavy, or not effective’. Other words are inappropriate.
amicable
Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:
Obscure
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the bold word.
Though aware of his crimes, he remained impenitent throughout.
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A state in which behavior and events are not controlled by anything
 Fill in the blanks with the appropriate antonym of the word in Italic from the options given:
His calm reaction stood in stark contrast to th...
There’s nothing much _________ to do now.
Choose the word correct synonym:
Regulate
She is very independent and manages on her own.
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Rebellion
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