Which of the phrases (1), (2), (3) and (4) given below each statement should be placed in the blank space provided so as to make meaningful and grammatically correct sentence?
The competition in business increased as customers began to pick and choose as imports suddenly became _________
1
Hardly available and the cost went up really high.
2
Available in certain places leaving behind the other places dearth of these facilities.
3
Available in huge numbers and people refused to accept them.
4
Easily available and that too at cheaper prices.