Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can best replace the italicised word in the sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence.
The ascending temperature in many parts of the world confirms global warming which is an environmental hazard.

• A. rising
• B. falling
• C. shooting
• D. depleting

Answer 1

The correct option is A rising

The highlighted word means 'going upward'.

Option A is correct. 'Rising' also means 'going upward'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct option.

Options B, C and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

'Falling' means 'coming down freely'.

'Shooting' means 'firing a gun'.

'Depleting' means 'decreasing in quantity'.