Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. intense.
Context: The sentence describes extreme weather events like heat waves and droughts.
Analysis of the given options:
- intense – strong, severe; fits context
- mild – soft; opposite of intended meaning
- maximise – verb, incorrect form
- minor – weak; doesn't match “extreme weather events”
Correct word: intense
Reason: 'Extreme weather events' like heat waves are described by 'intense', which means severe or powerful.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.