In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in blanks with the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Trees help man in three ways, by supplying wood etc., by providing shade and by helping to resist drought and flood, of (1)______ the last is the most important. Man, (2)______, has brought on his own ruin, by mass deforestation. History shows that great empires built on depletion of forest reserves, have toppled being unable to cope (3)______ floods and food- shortage. Though the Government can make laws (4)______ denudation of forests, it is difficult to prevent it unless people are educated enough to realize its (5)______ consequences.
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 3

Options

A. with
B. by
C. of
D. in

Answer

A