In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Ironically, the dams that were constructed to (1) _____floods have triggered floods due to sedimentation in the reservoir. The (2) _____of water from dams during heavy rains aggravated the flood situation (3) ______Maharashtra and Gujarat in 2006. The floods (4) _____not only life and property but also caused soil erosion. Sedimentation (5) ____the plains of silt, a natural fertilizer.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blanks No 5

Options

A. devastated
B. devoured
C. smashed
D. plundered

Answer

A

Explanation

(a) devastated Devoured- eat (food or prey) hungrily or quickly. Devastated- destroy or ruin. Smashed-violently or badly broken or shattered. Plundered- steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder. According to the context of the sentence, `ul("the flood destroyed or devastated not only life and property but also caused soil erosion.")`