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ibps-rrb-os1 2021 · Question 148 of 173

Which of the following is/are the most similar in meaning to the word ‘RECESSION’, as highlighted in the given passage?

Reading Comprehension

  1. ADownturn
  2. BSlump
  3. CEscalation
  4. DBoth (a) and (b)Correct
  5. ENone of these

Answer: D. Both (a) and (b)

Explanation

Among the given options, both (a) and (b) are similar in meaning to the word ‘RECESSION’. Hence, option (d) is the right answer choice. A recession means a period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced. (a) Downturn- a decline in economic, business, or other activity. (b) Slump- a prolonged period of abnormally low economic activity, typically bringing widespread unemployment. (c) Escalation- a rapid increase; a rise. 45 Adda247 | No. 1 APP for Banking & SSC Preparation Website: bankersadda.com | sscadda.com | adda247.com | Email: blogger@adda247.com

Source: IBPS RRB PO Mains 2021 Memory Based Paper (Adda247/BankersAdda) · memory-based

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