Question

Choose the correct answer to fill in the blank from the options given.
The ___________ is the backbone of India's economy.

• A. farmer
• B. former
• C. animal
• D. money

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

farmer

India is a country where most of the population is dependent on agricultural activities. Cultivation and farming is thus considered as the backbone of the country. The word 'backbone' means 'the chief support of a system or organisation'.
Farmers contribute the most to our country's economy. Hence the correct answer is option A. Farmer.

The correct sentence is:

The farmer is the backbone of India's economy.

Option B: The word 'former' has no relation to the given sentence. 'Former' refers to something in the past, for example, 'the former Duke of Edinburgh.' Hence B is incorrect.

Option C: 'Animals' cannot form the backbone of India's economy. They do not support our country financially. The meaning thus formed is very unclear. Hence C is incorrect.

Option D: Similarly, 'money' also does not complete the sentence meaningfully. 'Economy' itself refers to money. Hence option D is incorrect.