Out of the given options, choose the one which can be substituted for the given phrase/sentence:
'Scarcity of rain or water'
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Drought
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Flood | an overflow of a large amount of water over land (the opposite of scarcity) | The flood washed away the bridge. |
| (2) Dryness | the state of being dry, of anything: skin, air, a cloth (it does not name a shortage of rain over a region) | Winter air causes dryness of the skin. |
| (3) Dehydration | a harmful loss of water from the body (it is a medical condition, not a lack of rain) | The marathon runner was treated for dehydration. |
| (4) Drought (answer) | a long period with little or no rain, causing a shortage of water | The crops failed because of the drought. |