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    Question

    Directions : Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from the options.

    The economic opportunity slipped away for Kerala, which

    received a ____________ low share of public sector investments in infrastructure, and research and academic institutions.
    A majoritarian Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B relatively Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C prolific Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D drastic Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E economical Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Only the adverb ‘relatively’ is correct here. It means ‘in comparison with other similar things or with what you expect’. Others are inappropriate with ‘low share’. The economic opportunity slipped away for Kerala, which received a relatively low share of public sector investments in infrastructure, and research and academic institutions.

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