DIRECTIONS: in the following question, a part of sentence is bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is required, choose “No Improvement” option.
Due to power grid collapse essential services like hospitals, the railways and water plants were perturbed.

Options

A. A) was perplexed
B. B) were paralysed
C. C) were abandoned
D. D) No Improvement

Answer

B

Explanation

Paralyse (Verb) : to prevent something from functioning normally.
Perturb (Verb) : to make somebody worried or anxious, alarm.
Here, were paralysed is the right usage.