Directions : In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four.
This practice was brought ............to prevent certain abuses

Options

A. down
B. off
C. about
D. in

Answer

D

Explanation

bring in (Phr. V.) : to introduce anew law
bring down (Phr. V.) : to reduce something: to make some- body lose power or be defeated
bring off (Phr. V.) : to succeed in doing something difficult
bring about (Phr. V.) : to make something happen
Here, in is the right usage