SBI Associate PO 2010

Impractically, ambigous, failing and weakening have negative connotation which does not match the positive context of the opening lines of the paragraph. Hence, the correct word suiting the context is 'working'.
Option D is correct answer.

Other words do not suit the context as areas get 'affected' by drought.
No other word is suitable to the except 'affected'.
Hence, option B is correct.

Other words except 'later' are either gramatically incorrect or don't suit the context.
'.....monsoon had picked up 'later'.....' would be correct usage.
Option E is correct.

It is clear from the context of the passage that rains were insufficient.
'Inadequate' is the only word which closely matches the context.
Option A is correct.

Due to insufficient rains, it is clear that the farm yield will fall.
This is 'indication' of the fall in output.
The correct answer is option E.

Except 'requirement' and 'prices' all other words are irrelevant to the context.
But later part of the sentences talks about 'economy'. Hence, 'prices' would be most appropriate in the given context.
Option C is correct.

'Trigger' means something that sets in motion a chain of effects.
Trigger also means 'to start'. It most appropriately suits the context.
Hence, option A is correct answer.

The food garin production has been low. This has naturally led to constant increase in the prices.
Here, 'increasing' is the most appropriate word suiting the context.

'Aggravate' means 'to worsen'.
Lower food production has worsened the problem of increasing food prices.
Option A is the correct answer.

There is a problem food inflation due to shortage of food grains. By bringing in the buffer reserves, the government would try and keep the prices 'down'. Here, usage of down is the most appropriate.