PASSAGE 4 (Questions 1-5)

Directions: In the below given passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. Five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

Generally a disaster __(1)__ in significant loss in social, psychological and economics aspects. It not only __(2)__ to structural damages, but also leaves families torn apart, children orphaned, livelihoods destroyed and communities traumatised. Non-structural factors such as lack of responsiveness of government officials and ineffective leadership are mainly  __(3)__ for any disaster mismanagement. India is __(4)__ to a variety of natural and man-made disasters. Strong and effective emergency management has been a felt __(5)__ in all corners of the world.

[SBI (PO), 2014]

Select the appropriate word for blank 1.