Question

    Any further delay in helping the sector to get back on track would cause __________ damage, since the threat of the sector being taken over by bus-aggregator firms based in other States is_____________ large.

    A heavy, become Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B useless, having Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C unauthorised, considering Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D irreparable, looming Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The word ‘irreparable’ means ‘impossible to repair or make right again’. The word ‘looming’ means ‘(of something unwanted or unpleasant) about to happen soon and causing worry’. These two words are appropriate here. Any further delay in helping the sector to get back on track would cause irreparable damage, since the threat of the sector being taken over by bus-aggregator firms based in other States is looming large.

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