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Select the most appropriate synonym of ‘scanty’ in the sentence given below. India has varied regions which have excess, moderate and deficient rainfall all through the year.

AExcess

BModerate

CDeficient

DVaried

Answer:

C. Deficient

Read Explanation:

• Scanty: Small or insufficient in quantity. • "Deficient" rainfall means a lack of or insufficient amount.


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