Question

    In each of the following sentences, there is a blank space, followed by some choices of words given in options. You have to determine which of these words fits well in all, or the maximum number of sentences. If none of these words fits well, mark your answer as none of these.

    (i) The Constitution (Sixty-first Amendment) Act, 1989

    has __________ the voting age from 21 years to 18 years for the Lok Sabha and the Legislative Assembly elections. (ii) In the present cola-war, the consumer has gained on account of the __________ rates of aerated water. (iii) On account of our power-cut during the summer months this year, our average daily production of paper has __________ by almost ten percent.
    A reduced Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B induced Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C compelled Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D forced Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Solution: The word ‘reduced’ means ‘less than before or less than usual’. This is the correct word in all the statements.

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