The number of registered voters in the district __________ (INCREASE) by 15% between 2012 and 2016, reflecting a growing civic engagement.
increased
15
The number of students pursuing online courses saw a remarkable __________, with a 30% increase from 2018 to 2020.
surged
surging
surge
15
During the years 2012 and 2016, GDP in India __________.
grew steady
grew steadily
grows steadily
15
In the early 2000s, there was a __________ in the use of traditional mail services, as electronic communication methods gained prevalence.
sharp declining
sharply decline
sharp decline
sharply decline
15
The amount of carbon dioxide emitted by industrial facilities __________ from 2010 up to the present day.
had gradually fallen
gradually fell
has gradually fallen
15
The period between 2013 and 2016 witnessed a __________ in consumer spending, with peaks corresponding to holiday seasons and troughs during economic downturns.
fluctuating patterns
fluctuated pattern
fluctuating pattern
15
By 2019, the average household size ___________ sharply, with families opting for smaller living arrangements.
declined
had declined
has declined
15
The data illustrates a consistent upward trend in educational attainment, with the number of individuals holding degrees ___________ over the decade.
rose steadily
steadily rose
steadily rising
15
The amount of rainfall in the region __________ in the 2000s, signalling a concerning trend in water scarcity.