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    Question

    Each of the following sentences contains one blank.

    Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to make the sentence grammatically correct and contextually meaningful.  Despite repeated reminders from the regulatory authority, several cooperative societies continued to ______ basic compliance norms, thereby exposing themselves to avoidable financial and legal risks.
    A disregard Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B postpone Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C dilute Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D undermine Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E distort Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The sentence suggests that societies did not follow compliance norms. Disregard → ignore completely  Postpone → delay Dilute → weaken Undermine → weaken secretly Distort → twist meaning Only ignore (disregard) fits correctly.

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