Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
In many countries, the ______ in pay for men and women is quite common, for example, in Germany women are paid 21 percent less as compared to men.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Disparity.
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The sentence implies that there is an inequality in pay for men and women in many countries. |
‘Disparity’ means ‘a great difference’ is the correct answer and this word fits best in the given sentence. |