Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word:
There has been a ____________ lack of efficiency in all the crucial areas of the working of Public Sector Undertakings.

• A. positive
• B. insignificant
• C. conspicuous
• D. stimulative

Answer 1

The correct option is C conspicuous

Option C: 'Conspicuous' means 'easily seen or noticeable'.

It forms a meaningful sentence: one can easily notice the lack of efficiency in the crucial areas of the working of Public Sector Undertakings.

Hence option C is correct.

Option A: 'Positive' means 'constructive', 'favourable'.

Option B: 'Insignificant' means 'not important'.

Option D: 'Stimulative' means 'encouraging, arousing interest in'.

These words do not form a complete meaningful sentence.

Hence options A, B and D are wrong.