Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is printed in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed your answer is (4).
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The shortage of fuel has obstacled interstate transportation.
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- facilitated
- hampered
- burdened
- No improvement
Correct Option: B
hampered (Verb) : to prevent somebody from easily doing or achieving something ; hindered
obstacle (Noun) : a situation, an event, etc. that makes it difficult for you to do or achieve something ; hindrance
facilitated (Verb) : to make an action or a process possible or easier
burden (Verb) : to give somebody a duty, responsibility, etc. that causes worry, difficulty or hard work.
Here, hampered is the right usage.
