Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.

Everything in the village was grown organically as the majority of the population indulged in farming for _____.

sustenance

The most appropriate word to fill in the blank is sustenance.

• Sustenance means the means of supporting life.
• Maintenance means the action of keeping something in good condition.
• Nourishment means the process of providing or being provided with the food or other substances necessary for growth and health.
• Nutrition means the process of providing or being provided with the food or other substances necessary for growth and health.