English and Logical Reasoning Prep GuideEnglishParagraph Organization
Directions: In each of the following questions a short passage is given with one of the lines in the passage missing and represented by a blank. Select the best out of the five answer choices given, to make the passage complete and coherent (coherent means logically complete and sound). Residents of five States are currently struggling to cope with the effects of intense rainfall. Many of those lucky to have been res
Options
- AIn Bihar’s case, the shifting patterns and breaches of the Kosi have added to the complexity of the prob
- BAn integrated approach to managing floods requires a sound understanding of the patterns that rivers such as t
- CWhat stands out in the annual cycle of floods is the generally tardy pace of preparation for rescue and relief
- DIndia’s vulnerability to severe flooding during the monsoon is spectacularly demonstrated year after yea
Correct answer
C. What stands out in the annual cycle of floods is the generally tardy pace of preparation for rescue and relief
Step-by-step solution
Hint: The sentence preceding the blank states the limited efficacy of our response systems with respect to the flood management and the sentence following the blank validates this constraint by quoting what we actually lack. Clearly, a sentence stating either a limitation or problem would fit the blank. Among the choices given, the sentence A can be eliminated as it discusses natural limitations instead of those of our response systems. Besides, while the sentence B seems to be a part of a latter paragraph, the sen