English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
- Exam
- English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide
- Subject
- English
- Chapter
- Fill in the Blanks
English and Logical Reasoning Prep Guide · English · Fill in the Blanks
Directions: In the questions given below, a blank has been provided...
Directions: In the questions given below, a blank has been provided for each and needs to be filled with the appropriate word. Choose the best option among the given ones.
With increasing adoption of digital payments and reliance on electronic banking ecosystem, India must have a data localization mandate to avoid data _________.
Options
- ASafety
- BPilferage
- CThief
- DReduction
Correct answer
B. Pilferage
Step-by-step solution
The statement wants India to store its data domestically. One of the obvious reasons could be to avoid data leak. This eliminates& safety& as it is the opposite of the correct meaning.
Thief& is incorrect as it is the action of& stealing i.e. theft& that is to be avoided here.
Reduction& clearly does not fit in while& substantiate& means& to provide evidence to support& and does not fit in the blank.
Only& pilferage& meaning leakage fits in well.
Hence, option B is correct.
Thief& is incorrect as it is the action of& stealing i.e. theft& that is to be avoided here.
Reduction& clearly does not fit in while& substantiate& means& to provide evidence to support& and does not fit in the blank.
Only& pilferage& meaning leakage fits in well.
Hence, option B is correct.