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Last fortnight the rains came to the parched soils of India after the merciless drought had already sapped the vitality and livelihoood of millions of peasants.

A. decreased

B. demolished

C. destroyed

D. drained

Answer: Option D

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Decreased : make or become smaller or fewer in size, amount, intensity, or degree.
Demolished : pull or knock down (a building).
Destroyed : end the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.
Drained : cause the water or other liquid in (something) to run out, leaving it empty or dry.
Sapped : gradually weaken or destroy (a person's strength or power).

Synonym of Sapped is Drained

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