"A preventive programme for the break out of" epidemic in quake-hit area must be introduced.

Options

A. A preventive programme before the break out of
B. A preventive programme for the breaking out of
C. A preventive programme for the out break of
D. A preventive programme before the outbreak of

Answer

D

Explanation

Outbreak' is a noun meaning 'sudden appearance. A preposition or an article is used before a noun, not a verb. Use preposition 'before' in place of 'for' because a preventive measure is taken before the appearnce of epidemic.