2021 · Q71
Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
We must not forget that we have to produce food to meet ______ growing needs of our increasing population.
EnglishPrepositions and Determiners
- Athe
- Ba
- Can
- Dall
Explanation
'To meet ___ growing needs of our increasing population' — the needs are specified (the growing needs of our population), so the definite article is required. 'The growing needs' is correct; the indefinite 'a/an' cannot modify the definite, specified noun. Hence (a).