Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.
The dearth of governmental policies on the basic rights and comforts of the impaired population leads to low standard of public life in a country.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Abundance.
The most appropriate antonym for "dearth" (meaning a lack or scarcity of something) in the sentence is: Abundance
Brevity means shortness or conciseness.
Lacunae refers to gaps or missing parts, which is similar in meaning to scarcity.
Abundance means a large quantity or plentifulness, which is the direct opposite of scarcity or lack.
Paucity also means scarcity or a small amount.
Therefore, "Abundance" is the correct antonym for "dearth."