PASSAGE 4 (Questions 6-10)

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.

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Effective policies play a __(6)__ role in mitigating the impact of disasters and reducing likely losses of life and property. Economic resources are important for any disaster management. Yet, it has been __(7)__ that economic resources did not necessarily translate into greater investment in this domain, as there is no __(8)__ of issues that demand governments attention and resources. Disaster management has __(9)__ acquired importance in the agenda of governance, unless there is a major natural or man-made disaster. The major shortcomings observed in Indian disaster management along with their probable solutions need to be discussed on an __(10)__ basis.

[SBI (PO), 2014]

Select the appropriate word for blank 6.