The given passage has numbered blanks. Find out the word which completes the blank appropriately.
Generally, a disaster ____(1)____ in significant loss in social, psychological and economic aspects. It not only ____(2)____ to structural damages, but also leaves families torn apart, children orphaned, livelihoods destroyed and communities traumatised.
Non-structural factors such as lack of responsiveness of government officials and ineffective leadership are mainly ____(3)____ for any disaster mismanagements. India is ____(4)____ to a variety of natural and man-made disasters. Strong and effective emergency management has been a felt ____(5)____ in all corners of the world. Effective policies play a ____(6)____ role in mitigating the impact of disasters and reducing likely losses of life and property. Economic resources are important for any disaster management. Yet, it has been ____(7)____ that economic resources did not necessarily translate into greater investment in this domain as there is no ____(8)____ of issues that demand governments attention and resources. Disaster management has ____(9)____ acquired importance in the agenda of governance, unless there is a major natural or man-made disaster. The major shortcomings observed in Indian disaster management, along with their probable solutions, need to be discussed on an ____(10)____ basis.
Find out the appropriate word which fits the 9th blank.
The given passage has numbered blanks. Find out the word which completes the blank appropriately.
Generally, a disaster ____(1)____ in significant loss in social, psychological and economic aspects. It not only ____(2)____ to structural damages, but also leaves families torn apart, children orphaned, livelihoods destroyed and communities traumatised.
Non-structural factors such as lack of responsiveness of government officials and ineffective leadership are mainly ____(3)____ for any disaster mismanagements. India is ____(4)____ to a variety of natural and man-made disasters. Strong and effective emergency management has been a felt ____(5)____ in all corners of the world. Effective policies play a ____(6)____ role in mitigating the impact of disasters and reducing likely losses of life and property. Economic resources are important for any disaster management. Yet, it has been ____(7)____ that economic resources did not necessarily translate into greater investment in this domain as there is no ____(8)____ of issues that demand governments attention and resources. Disaster management has ____(9)____ acquired importance in the agenda of governance, unless there is a major natural or man-made disaster. The major shortcomings observed in Indian disaster management, along with their probable solutions, need to be discussed on an ____(10)____ basis.
Find out the appropriate word which fits the 9th blank.
The correct option is A Seldom
‘Unless’ suggests that the blank will take a word that suggests that disaster management rarely acquires importance in the agenda of governance.
‘Unless’ suggests that the blank will take a word that suggests that disaster management rarely acquires importance in the agenda of governance.
