Question

What does "low-hanging fruits that can be plucked and pretty quickly" mean in the context of the passage?

• A. The bureau should employ the cheapest methods possible to effectively control the current situation of improper usage of water resources.
• B. The bureau should target the industrial sector as well as the domestic sector to reduce water wastage.
• C. The bureau should target the agricultural sector only for producing quick results in reducing wastage of water.
• D. The bureau should ensure that all the state officials concerned with the measures are actively involved.
• E. The bureau should start with adopting measures which are simple to execute and produce immediate results in reducing water wastage.

Answer 1

The correct option is E The bureau should start with adopting measures which are simple to execute and produce immediate results in reducing water wastage.

'Low-hanging fruits that can be plucked and pretty quickly' mean 'The bureau should start with adopting measures which are simple to execute and produce immediate results in reducing water wastage'.