Fill in the blank with suitable word from the options given below.
It is difficult for Indian economy to take ____ in the absence of heavy investment.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → off
A phrasal verb is a verb joined with a small word such as up, out or together. The two words together have a new meaning.
Take off means to start growing or succeeding rapidly (also, of a plane, to leave the ground). The sentence says that without heavy investment it is difficult for the Indian economy to start growing fast.
Example: Online shopping took off after smartphones became cheap.
Complete sentence: It is difficult for Indian economy to take off in the absence of heavy investment.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: on — Incorrect. Take on means to accept a task or responsibility, or to employ someone. It says nothing about growth.
Example: She took on extra work to finish the project.
Option 2: of — Incorrect. "Take of" is not a phrasal verb. "Of" joins "take" only in longer phrases such as take care of (to look after).
Example: Please take care of my plants while I am away.
Option 4: up — Incorrect. Take up means to begin a hobby or activity, or to occupy space or time. It does not describe an economy growing fast.
Example: He took up painting after he retired.