Directions (51-55) : In the given sentences, there are two blank spaces. Below each sentence five pairs of words have been given. Find out which pair of words can be filled up in the blanks in the sentence in the same sequence to make the sentence meaningfully complete. 

The root ____ of slow reduction in poverty is _____ of investment in agriculture.


A) purpose, increase

B) reason, hike

C) cause, lack

D) effect, incidence

E) consequence. plunge

Correct Answer:
C) cause, lack


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