Question

    In the following question, a sentence is given with the

    phrase or idiom highlighted in bold. Select the option given below that cannot replace the phrase in bold and mark that as your answer. The frequent digging of roads and pavements to lay phone and power cables, sewerage, water and gas pipelines can be prevented if authorities lay permanent utility tunnels across Delhi.
    A can be compensated Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B can be addressed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C can be avoided Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D can be circumvented Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None can replace Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    (a) The statement talks about how the problem of frequent digging of roads (to lay phone and power cables, water and gas pipelines, etc) can be avoided or solved if the authorities lay permanent utility tunnels. B, C and D can be used to replace the highlighted phrase but A cannot be used to replace it. Option A states that the problem can be 'compensated' (meaning: repaid or reimbursed) which is not contextually appropriate here.

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