Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
Several environmentalists from the city conducted a meet to discuss issues related to the __________ pollution levels created by the growing number of pharmaceutical companies.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. rise in.
- Rise (Noun)- an increase in an amount, a number or a level.
- As an article "the" is followed by a noun and the chosen option is noun itself hence, it will suit the blank.
- Hence, the chosen option will be correct.
The correct sentence will be-
Several environmentalists from the city conducted a meet to discuss issues related to the rise in pollution levels created by the growing number of pharmaceutical companies.