Directions : Two paragraphs with a blank space are provided in each of the…
2023
Directions : Two paragraphs with a blank space are provided in each of the following questions. Fill in the blank space with the most appropriate one out of the four options given below, taking into consideration the consistency and compatibility of the two paragraphs. If none of the given options seems appropriate to fill in the blank space, choose the ‘None of the above’ option as your answer choice.
Q. (I) In recent years, our country's economy has flourished, driven by strong domestic demand, strategic investments in key sectors, and a focus on innovation, resulting in a steady increase in our GDP and regional economic leadership.
(II) ______________________________________
(III) Despite significant economic progress, we acknowledge challenges like income inequality and sustainability. Our commitment is to build an inclusive, sustainable economy, sharing growth benefits and mitigating environmental impact, for a better quality of life for all.
- A.
Economic downturns can result from various factors, including financial crises, recessions, global economic issues, and overreliance on a single sector.
- B.
Our recent economic growth has been primarily driven by foreign investments, overshadowing the significance of domestic demand and innovation.
- C.
In contrast, our economic achievements have been primarily due to political stability, with minimal focus on technological advancements or diversification.
- D.
Economic success thrives on diversification, expanding beyond traditional sectors to invest in technology and services, enhancing resilience, and job market dynamism.
- E.
None of the above
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Correct answer: D
Concept
In a fill-the-connector task, the missing sentence is the logical bridge between the two surrounding paragraphs. The correct choice must stay consistent in tone, agree with every cause already stated, and prepare the reader for what follows. A sentence that contradicts an established cause, reverses the tone, or introduces an unrelated idea breaks the flow and is wrong, however true it may read on its own.
Application
Read what each surrounding paragraph commits to:
Paragraph (I) credits the growth to strong domestic demand, strategic investment and a focus on innovation.
Paragraph (III) turns to the future: an inclusive, sustainable economy that shares benefits and builds resilience.
The bridge sentence must echo (I)'s drivers and lead naturally into (III)'s forward-looking, resilience theme. The statement that economic success thrives on diversification — expanding beyond traditional sectors into technology and services to enhance resilience and job-market dynamism — does exactly that: it restates the innovation/investment engine of (I) and sets up the resilience and inclusive-growth note of (III).
Cross-check
Drop the chosen sentence into the gap and re-read (I) then the bridge then (III): the tone stays positive and the causes stay aligned throughout. Each rejected sentence fails this test — it either flips the tone to decline, reassigns the cause away from domestic demand and innovation, or sets up a contrast the surrounding text never delivers.