Question

    Direction: In each of the questions given below, a sentence is given which is divided into four parts A, B, C and D. These four parts may or may not be in their correct position. The sentence is then followed by options with the correct combination of parts that should replace each other in order to make the sentence grammatically and contextually correct. Find the correct combination of parts that replace each other. If the sentence is correct as it is, select ‘5’ as your option.

    The biggest challenge confronting (A) both from extreme climatic conditions, (B) Indian agriculture is an increase in risks, (C) as well as sharp price fluctuations (D).

    A B-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both A-D & B-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both A-B & C-D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A-C Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E No correction required Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The sentence rightfully starts with part A which mentions about a challenge being confronted, therefore the next part should mention about ‘who’ is being confronted with this challenge, which is mentioned in part (C) and thus needs to be exchanged with part (B). The biggest challenge confronting Indian agriculture is an increase in risks , both from extreme climatic conditions, as well as sharp price fluctuations.

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