Directions : Each of the five items given below has a phrase given in italics. Choose the one from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d) that best describes the phrase and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The Government's policies were aimed at relieving the distress of the homeless, the unemployed and the poverty-stricken sections of society.
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Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Needy - Refers to people requiring assistance or resources, particularly financially, and aligns well with homelessness, unemployment, and poverty.
- Option 2: Indigent - Focuses on extreme poverty, making it a fitting choice.
- Option 3: Disadvantaged - Encompasses a broad range of socioeconomic difficulties, including homelessness, unemployment, and poverty.
- Option 4: Challenged - A general term that doesn’t specifically refer to economic problems.
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