Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a letter. Find the suitable word from the options given against each letter and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful. The major _____ A _____ of establishing Regional Rural Banks are to develop rural economy by providing credit and other _____ B ______ for agriculture, trade,

Step-by-step solution

Usage of any of the words 'average', 'enclosures' and 'share' for the gap would be inappropriate as none adds any meaning to the context. Options A, B and E hence can be eliminated. Between 'beneficiaries' and 'coverage' the latter fits the gap appropriately and the presence of the verb 'covers' in the latter part of the sentence confirms it as well. Option D is hence the correct answer.