Question

    In these questions a sentence is given with a blank and you have to choose an appropriate word from the given options that can fill the sentence making that grammatically and meaningfully complete.

    The annual population growth rate in India _________________to around 1.3 per cent in 2011-16 from 2.5 per cent during 1971-81.

    A reduced Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B increased Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C cherished Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D grown Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    In the given sentence, it has clearly shown that there is decline in growth rate, thus, ‘reduced’ is the correct answer.

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