Direction: Read the passage given below and answer the questions (Question…
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Direction: Read the passage given below and answer the questions (Question Nos. 83 and 84) that follow:
The first step is for us to realize that a city need not be a frustrater of life. It can be, among other things, a mechanism for enhancing life, for producing possibilities of living which are not to be realized except through cities. But, for that to happen, deliberate and drastic planning is needed. Towns, as much as animals, must have their systems of organs — those for transport and circulation are an obvious example.
The word ‘drastic’ in the passage means
- A.
Determined
- B.
Orderly
- C.
Powerful
- D.
Consistent
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Correct answer: C
The question asks for the meaning of the word 'drastic' as used in the passage.
Contextual Analysis
In the passage, the author states that "deliberate and drastic planning is needed" to transform cities into mechanisms for enhancing life. In this context, 'drastic' refers to something that is thorough, rigorous, or striking in effect.
Therefore, Option C: Powerful is the most suitable choice provided to convey the intended meaning of 'drastic' in this passage.