Question

Complete the sentence with a suitable option:
The Government is encouraging village upliftment ___________ in the country.

• A. programmes
• B. designs
• C. talks
• D. propaganda

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

programmes

The word, ''programme' means 'a planned series of future events'. It also refers to 'officially organized system of services, activities, or opportunities that help people achieve something'. Hence, the sentence, 'The Government is encouraging village upliftment programmes in the country' means that the Government is encouraging a series of planned activities aimed for the upliftment of villages in the country. Hence, option A is correct.

Option B: The word, 'design' refers to 'a plan or drawing produced to show the look and function or workings of a building, garment, or other objects before it is made'. The words, 'village upliftment design' does not convey any meaning as 'design' refers to the details of a plan/program. Hence, this option is incorrect.

Option C: The word, 'talks' refers to'formal discussions or negotiations over a period'. Normally, governments do not encourage talks, but they encourage programs/ activities for village upliftment. Hence, option C is incorrect.

Option D: The word, 'propaganda' refers to information, ideas, opinions or images (often giving only one part of an argument) that are broadcast, published or spread. The words, 'village upliftment propoganda' is not an appropriate usage as 'propaganda' is usually done with the intention of influencing people's opinion. However, the government normally does not encourage merely 'spreading of village upliftment ideas' in order to influence public opinion. It encourages programs/activities for village upliftment. Hence, this option is incorrect.