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.
Increasing levels of air pollution are (1) ____ for higher incidence of respiratory desease and other illnesses. Various studies carried out in Delhi reflect the correlation between air pollution and its (2) ____ impacts To tackle the problem of air pollution, a number of measures have been taken in the past, such as switching to (3) ____ fuels, tightening vehicular emission limits, phasing out of old vehicles and maintenance of in-use vehicles, closing or relocating (4) ____ industries, plantation activities etc. However, a lot more still needs to be done if the capital desire to (5) ____ clean air.
Select the more appropriate option for blank number 1.

Options

A. responding
B. responsive
C. responsibility
D. responsible

Answer

D