English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
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English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · English · Fill in the Blanks
Directions: The following question has two blanks, each blank...
Directions: The following question has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits in the context of the sentence.
Auto-rickshaws are held to _________ rather than add to Delhi’s pollution problem, since they run on CNG which is a _________ fuel.
Options
- Aresolve, crude
- Bresolve, crude
- Cintensify, pure
- Dmitigate, cleaner
Correct answer
D. mitigate, cleaner
Step-by-step solution
The sentence tries to say that auto-rickshaws are believed to decrease rather than add to the pollution in Delhi, because they use CNG. This leads us to conclude that CNG must be an eco-friendly fuel, hinting at the word “cleaner” for the second blank.
The word for the first blank must be opposite in meaning to “add to pollution”. Hence, “mitigate” meaning 'make less severe' fits the first blank.
The word for the first blank must be opposite in meaning to “add to pollution”. Hence, “mitigate” meaning 'make less severe' fits the first blank.
"Agitate" and "intensify" are logically contradictory to the sentence and hence options B and C can be eliminated.
"Crude" or "rough" fuel does not indicate that it is a clean fuel and this eliminates otions A and E as well.
Option D is hence the correct answer.