Directions: Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
While States lost their capacity to generate revenue by surrendering their rights in the wake of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, their expenditure pattern too was distorted by the Union’s intrusion, particularly through its centrally sponsored schemes.
1
In the aftermath of something, often as a consequence.
2
To emerge or cause to emerge from sleep.
3
To hold a vigil beside someone who has died.
4
To become alert to or aware of something.
5
To cause to stir or come to life.