Question

    Given below is a sentence with one blank. Below the

    sentence are given four words among which one word might fill the blank. If none of the words fill the blank to form a meaningful sentence, choose option 5 ‘None of the above’ as your answer. The government’s new policy aims to ___________ investment in renewable energy through tax incentives and subsidies.
    A Deter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Neglect Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Encourage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Isolate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Encourage means to promote or stimulate, which aligns with the idea of using incentives to increase investment.
    Deter means to discourage.
    Neglect means to ignore.
    Isolate means to set apart or cut off.Thus, Encourage fits best.

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