Direction: In the following questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four as your answer.
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If strict security measures were taken, the tragedy might have been_________.
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- averted
- removed
- controlled
- restrained
- averted
Correct Option: A
averted (Verb) : turned away; prevented; kept from happening
controlled (Verb) : restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
restrained (Adj.) : kept under control
Here, averted is the right usage.
