Instructions

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Comprehension:
In Delhi, while the bigger schools transport their students in their own or hired buses; others rely on vans, autos and e-rickshaws where many reckless drivers pack in too many children and drive (1) ______, often causing accidents. Many parents take time off their daily (2) ______ to do school-runs. Some use vehicles while others just walk their children to school. Two months ago, it was reported how in the (3) ______ of road-crossing facilities near schools, a bunch of parents were taking turns to play traffic marshals. Not so long ago, children could just walk or cycle to their schools, private tuition classes or sports practice. In fact, school authorities (4) ______ to admit students living within walkable distances so that they wouldn’t have to take the school bus or public transport. As Delhi grew, its children (5) ______ not only traffic, broken infrastructure but also violence, air-pollution and overcrowded living conditions.

Question 21

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.


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