Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow to select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The impact of climate change on global agriculture is (1) _____ concern among scientists and policymakers. Rising temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns (2) _____ crop yields and food security. Droughts and floods, which are becoming increasingly frequent due to climate variability, (3) _____ the agricultural output in many regions. Consequently, farmers (4) _____ innovative strategies and technologies to (5) _____ their resilience to these changes.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. an increasing.
Context: The sentence says that the impact of climate change on agriculture is becoming more serious and widely discussed among scientists and policymakers. This shows that concern is growing, not decreasing or stable.
Meaning of the words:
A decreasing: means becoming less.
A stable: means not changing or remaining the same.
An increasing: means becoming greater or growing over time.
An irrelevant: means not important or not related.
Correct word: An increasing
Reason: Since climate change effects are becoming more severe and discussed, the level of concern is clearly increasing. Other options do not fit the logical or grammatical context.
Final Sentence: The impact of climate change on global agriculture is an increasing concern among scientists and policymakers.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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