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appropriate option for each number.
How environmental problems ____1_____ different groups is a function of social inequality. Social status and power determine the
_______2____ to which people can insulate themselves from environmental crises or overcome them. In some cases, their ‘solutions’
may actually worsen environmental disparities. In Kutch, Gujarat, where water is scarce, richer farmers have ____3____ in deep bore
tubewells to tap groundwater to irrigate their fields and grow cash crops. When the rains fail, the earthen wells of the poorer villagers
run dry and they do not even have water to drink. At such times, the moist green fields of the rich farmers seem to mock them. Certain
environmental concerns sometimes appear to be universal concerns, not particular to ____4_____ social groups. For instance,
______5_______ air pollution or protecting biodiversity seems to be in the public interest. A sociological analysis shows, however, that
how public priorities are set and how they are pursued may not be universally beneficial.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDF- The sentence is: "How environmental problems 1_ different groups is a function of social inequality."
- We need a verb that describes the action of environmental problems on different groups.
- "Affect" (verb) means to have an effect on; make a difference to. This fits the context perfectly, as environmental problems influence or impact different groups.
- "Effect" (noun) means a result or consequence. It cannot be used as a verb in this context.
- "Partial" (adjective) means incomplete or biased. It doesn't fit grammatically or semantically.
- "Adopt" (verb) means to take up or make one's own. This does not make sense in the context of environmental problems and groups.
- Partial: An adjective, meaning incomplete or biased. Not suitable for the blank.
- Effect: A noun, meaning a result. The sentence requires a verb.
- Adopt: A verb, meaning to take up or make one's own. Does not fit the meaning.
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