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Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence$:$

There is no fixed relation between food and famine$;$ famines can occur with or without a substantial _______ in food output$.$

  1. aberration
  2. weakening
  3. decline
  4. deterioration
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famine is acute shortage of food and as per the sentence we require a word meaning "reduction in food output."

"aberration" means sharp change -- not necessarily a reduction.

"weakening" and "deterioration" must be followed by "of" than "in".

"decline" perfectly fits here.

Correct Option: C.
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