In the following sentence, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option ‘No improvement’.
The increase pressure of population on land is an important factor responsible for food shortages.
A. Increase for pressure
B. Increasing pressure of
C. Increase to pressure
The sentence uses the form increase pressure of$, which is incorrect and needs improvement.
The correct form here should be 'increasing pressure of'.
The only alternative that improves the sentence is B.
None of the other alternatives can make the sentence meaningful.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 2.