There was no . . . . . . . . of projects to be posed for aid.

The correct answer is: C. dearth

A dearth is a lack of something, especially something that is needed or desirable. In this case, there was no lack of projects to be posed for aid.

The other options are:

• A. want – a strong desire for something.
• B. paucity – a small amount or number of something.
• D. scarcity – a lack of something that is needed or desirable.

All of these options are similar in that they refer to a lack of something. However, a dearth is the most specific option, as it refers to a lack of something that is needed or desirable.