Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.

Comprehension:

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.

The Narmada River, (1)______ called the Rewa was previously known (2)____ Nerbudda. It is a river in central India along (3)______ the Godavari and the Krishna. It is also (4)____ as the "Life Line of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh" for its huge (5)______ to these states. The Narmada rises from Amarkantak Plateau near Anuppur district

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 5.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Contribution.

Concept/Grammar rules

Application

‘Life Line of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh’ is a compliment given to the river Narmada.

So, there must be some reason for it.

Hence, contribution which means ‘Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole’ is the correct usage.

Its huge contribution to these states.

SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 1