Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank. The reporter asked the politician, “As a woman leader, what are some of the major ______ that you face?” (a) challenges (b) crunches (c) contests (d) crashes

Options

A. challenges
B. crunches
C. contests
D. crashes

Explanation

challenge-A task or situation that tests someone.s abilities.
crunch-To make a loud noise when you are eating something hard contest-A competition to find out who is the best, strongest, most beautiful, etc. crashes-To hit something hard, making a loud noise. So option (a) is the most appropriate answer.