In the following passage each blank has been numbered. For the blank named in the question, four words are suggested. Find out the appropriate word which fits that blank. With the __(41)__ of Indian…
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In the following passage each blank has been numbered. For the blank named in the question, four words are suggested. Find out the appropriate word which fits that blank.
With the __(41)__ of Indian economy __(42)__ various reforms initiated banking sector __(43)__ a pivotal role in the process of achieving __(44)__ economic growth and also in __(45)__ the social well being at large. The public sector __(46)__ in India have the twin tasks ahead of meeting the social banking __(47)__ and at the same time generating __(48)__ profits to meet the costs associated with the growth. At present, banks have more than 76% of their total branch __(49)__ in rural and semi-urban __(50)__.
With the __(41)__ of Indian economy __(42)__ various reforms initiated banking sector __(43)__ a pivotal role in the process of achieving __(44)__ economic growth and also in __(45)__ the social well being at large. The public sector __(46)__ in India have the twin tasks ahead of meeting the social banking __(47)__ and at the same time generating __(48)__ profits to meet the costs associated with the growth. At present, banks have more than 76% of their total branch __(49)__ in rural and semi-urban __(50)__.
Choose the word that fits blank (48).
- beautiful
- lump sum
- adequate
- wonderful
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - adequate
Banks must generate “adequate profits”, that is, enough to meet the costs of growth. “Beautiful” and “wonderful” do not describe profits in formal prose, and “lump sum” refers to a single payment, not to profits earned over time.
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