In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A situation that stops an activity from progressing

Options

A. bypass
B. breach
C. bottleneck
D. blockhead

Answer

C

Explanation

bottleneck (N.) : a narrow or busy section of road where the traffic often gets slower and stops : logjam
bypass (N.): a road that passes around a town/city rather than through the centre
breach (N.): a failure to do something that must be done by law
blockhead (N.) : a very stupid person