In the question below, a statement has been given with a word omitted. Following the statement, five words have been given and one of them will fit in the blank. Choose the most appropriate word to make the statement contextually correct and grammatically meaningful.

There is a __________ because their earnings are more than their payments.

Correct option is E

Correct Answer: (E) surplus

Explanation:

The sentence:
“There is a __________ because their earnings are more than their payments.”

If earnings are greater than payments, it indicates an excess. The correct term for excess income over expenditure is “surplus.”

Analysis of options:

(A) cobble – to make or mend something roughly
हिंदी: जोड़ना / मरम्मत करना
Incorrect in this context.

(B) giant – very large or huge
हिंदी: विशाल / बहुत बड़ा
Does not fit the context.

(C) pervasive – spreading widely throughout
हिंदी: व्यापक / सर्वव्यापी
Not suitable here.

(D) deficit – shortfall; when expenses exceed earnings
हिंदी: घाटा
Opposite meaning.

(E) surplus – excess of income over expenditure
हिंदी: अधिशेष / बचत
Correct and contextually appropriate.

Conclusion:
Since earnings exceed payments, the correct word is “surplus.”

Hence, the correct answer is (E).