In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which…
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In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a letter. Find the suitable word from the options given against each letter and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.
Digital India can be the prime _____ 1 _____ behind making a reality of the government’s promise of minimum government, maximum governance. Such a transformation requires technology to be firmly _____ 2 _____ into government, something that the Digital India project lists as one of its foremost objectives. Embedding technology into government _____ 3 _____ will do three things; transform the government and make it more transparent and efficient, transform the lives of citizens especially those at the bottom of _____ 4 _____ pyramid and make our economy more efficient and competitive. A 2014 McKinsey Global Institute report predicts that the large- scale _____ 5 _____ of technology through Digital India positions India with the biggest opportunity yet to accelerate economic growth.
Find the appropriate word in case 4
- A.
hypothetical
- B.
proverbial
- C.
mythical
- D.
classified
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Correct answer: B
Answer: proverbial
Reasoning: The passage refers to the well-known socio-economic idea expressed by the phrase 'bottom of the pyramid.' The adjective needed should signal that this is a familiar, commonly referenced concept. 'Proverbial' means well-known or commonly mentioned, so 'bottom of the proverbial pyramid' correctly conveys that familiar notion.
Eliminate 'hypothetical': it means imagined or supposed and would suggest an invented pyramid rather than a familiar concept.
Eliminate 'mythical': it implies legendary or fictional, which does not match the intended sense of a widely recognized socio-economic category.
Eliminate 'classified': it relates to secrecy or categorization and is unrelated to the idea of a familiar expression.
Conclusion: 'Proverbial' best fits the blank because it identifies the phrase as a well-known expression; therefore it is the correct choice.