Question

The scientist says that while the complete core meltdown at Chernobyl was a major disaster, it had fall far short of catastrophe many nuclear power critics had feared, the so-called ‘China Syndrome’.

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the bold segment in the given sentence.

A it fell much short of the catastrophe

B it fell far away of the catastrophe

C it fell far short of the catastrophe

D it fell far shorter of the catastrophe

Solution