Question

    Dearth I. In this case, any dearth of an order

    shall be actionable by the aggrieved third party. II. One of the reasons for the dearth of soccer talent in Leeds was the predominance of rugby. III. Many soldiers died because of dearth of food. In each of the following questions, a word has been used in sentences in THREE different ways. Choose the option corresponding to the sentences in which the usage of the word is CORRECT or APPROPRIATE.
    A Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Both I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Both I and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Both II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E All are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    I- it is incorrect. ‘dearth’ should be replaced by ‘breach’. II and III- an amount or supply that is not large enough.

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