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In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For each blank, five options are given. Choose the most appropr

Reading Comprehension

In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For each blank, five options are given. Choose the most appropriate word from the options that fits the blank appropriately.
Obesity has become a major health ____________ (A) in many countries. Over the past few decades, the number of obese people has increased ____________ (B). Poor eating habits, lack of physical activity, and unhealthy lifestyles are some of the main causes of obesity. This condition leads to several serious diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.
Governments and health organizations are working to raise ____________ (C) about the dangers of obesity. They encourage people to eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly. Schools are also taking steps to promote healthy habits among children. However, despite these efforts, the problem continues to ____________ (D). If obesity rates keep rising, it could become an even bigger burden on healthcare systems.
To fight obesity, individuals must take responsibility for their health. Simple changes, such as avoiding junk food and staying active, can make a big ____________ (E). In addition, the government should implement strict policies to reduce the consumption of sugary drinks and processed foods. Only through collective efforts can we ____________ (F) this growing crisis.

1) Question

Which of the following word best fits in blank (A)?

A.

issue

B.

solution

C.

victory

D.

policy

E.

happiness

Correct option is A


Here are the meanings of the words in both English and Hindi, along with explanations of why they are correct or incorrect for blank (A).
Given sentence:
"Obesity has become a major health __________(A) in many countries."
Options and Analysis:
1. Issue (सामस्या / समस्या - a problem or matter of concern)(Correct choice)
· "Issue" means a problem or concern that needs attention. Since obesity is described as a major health problem, "issue" fits well in this context.
2. Solution (समाधान - an answer to a problem)(Incorrect)
· The sentence states that obesity is a growing problem, not something that has already been solved. "Solution" does not fit because it contradicts the idea of obesity being an ongoing challenge.
3. Victory (जीत - success in overcoming a problem or challenge)(Incorrect)
· "Victory" is used when someone successfully overcomes a challenge. Since the passage discusses obesity as a worsening issue, "victory" does not fit here.
4. Policy (नीति - a set of rules or guidelines for action)(Incorrect)
· "Policy" refers to rules or plans made by the government or organizations, but here, the sentence is about obesity being a problem, not a plan to tackle it.
5. Happiness (खुशी - a state of joy and well-being)(Incorrect)
· "Happiness" does not make sense in this context because obesity is described as a negative health condition, not something positive.
Correct Answer:
(a) Issue

2) Question

Which of the following word best fits in blank (B)?

A.

scarcely

B.

gradually

C.

partially

D.

carelessly

E.

poorly

Correct option is B


Given sentence:
"Over the past few decades, the number of obese people has increased __________(B) ."
Options and Analysis:
1. Scarcely (मुश्किल से / शायद ही - hardly, barely)(Incorrect)
· "Scarcely" means something happens very rarely or almost never. Since the sentence talks about obesity increasing, using "scarcely" contradicts this idea.
2. Gradually (क्रमिक रूप से / धीरे-धीरे - slowly over time)(Correct choice)
· "Gradually" means something happens slowly and steadily over a period of time. Since obesity has been increasing over decades, this word fits well.
3. Partially (आंशिक रूप से - incompletely, not fully)(Incorrect)
· "Partially" means to some extent but not completely. This does not fit because the sentence is talking about a continuous increase, not a partial one.
4. Carelessly (लापरवाही से - without caution or responsibility)(Incorrect)
· "Carelessly" describes how something is done without concern, but here, the sentence is about how obesity has increased, not about how people act.
5. Poorly (खराब तरीके से - in a bad or unhealthy way)(Incorrect)
· "Poorly" describes how something is done badly, but it does not fit because the sentence is discussing how much obesity has increased, not the quality of the increase.
Correct Answer:
(b) Gradually

3) Question

Which of the following word best fits in blank (C)?

A.

ignorance

B.

confusion

C.

awareness

D.

hesitation

E.

disturbance

Correct option is C


Given sentence:
"Governments and health organizations are working to raise __________(C) about the dangers of obesity."
Options and Analysis:
1. Ignorance (अज्ञानता / अनदेखी - lack of knowledge or awareness)(Incorrect)
· The sentence states that governments and health organizations are trying to raise something. "Ignorance" means lack of knowledge, which is the opposite of what they are trying to achieve.
2. Confusion (भ्रम - a state of not understanding something clearly)(Incorrect)
· "Confusion" does not fit because the goal is to make people more informed, not to create misunderstanding or uncertainty.
3. Awareness (जागरूकता - knowledge or understanding about something)(Correct choice)
· "Awareness" means spreading knowledge and understanding about an issue. Since governments are working to educate people about obesity, this word fits perfectly.
4. Hesitation (झिझक - unwillingness or uncertainty to take action)(Incorrect)
· "Hesitation" refers to reluctance to act, but the sentence is about raising knowledge, not about hesitation.
5. Disturbance (अशांति / बाधा - interruption or disorder)(Incorrect)
· "Disturbance" means disruption or chaos, which does not fit the context of educating people about obesity.
Correct Answer:
(c) Awareness
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4) Question

Which of the following word best fits in blank (D)?

A.

disappear

B.

improve

C.

recover

D.

worsen

E.

vanish

Correct option is D


Given sentence:
"However, despite these efforts, the problem continues to __________(D) ."
Options and Analysis:
1. Disappear (गायब होना - to cease to exist or be seen)(Incorrect)
· The sentence states that the problem continues, meaning it is still present. "Disappear" suggests the opposite (that the problem is going away), so it does not fit.
2. Improve (सुधार होना - to get better)(Incorrect)
· If the problem were improving, it would mean that obesity is decreasing. However, the sentence suggests the problem is still continuing, implying that it is not getting better.
3. Recover (ठीक होना - to return to a healthy state)(Incorrect)
· "Recover" is used when someone or something returns to a better state (e.g., recovering from an illness). The sentence suggests obesity is still a problem, so "recover" does not fit.
4. Worsen (बदतर होना - to become more severe or worse)(Correct choice)
· "Worsen" means the problem is getting worse, which logically follows the idea that despite efforts, obesity remains an issue. This fits the sentence best.
5. Vanish (लुप्त हो जाना - to disappear suddenly)(Incorrect)
· Like "disappear," "vanish" suggests that the problem is going away completely, which contradicts the passage's meaning.
Correct Answer:
(d) Worsen
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5) Question

Which of the following word best fits in blank (E)?

A.

mistake

B.

difference

C.

trouble

D.

damage

E.

loss

Correct option is B


Given sentence:
"Simple changes, such as avoiding junk food and staying active, can make a big __________(E) ."
Options and Analysis:
1. Mistake (गलती - an error or wrong action)(Incorrect)
· The sentence is about positive changes to improve health. "Mistake" means doing something wrong, which does not fit the context.
2. Difference (अंतर / प्रभाव - a noticeable change or impact)(Correct choice)
· "Make a difference" is a common phrase that means to have a positive impact. Since the sentence discusses healthy lifestyle changes, "difference" fits well.
3. Trouble (परेशानी - a problem or difficulty)(Incorrect)
· "Trouble" has a negative meaning, but the sentence is about improvements in health.
4. Damage (हानि / क्षति - harm or destruction)(Incorrect)
· "Damage" refers to harm, but the sentence talks about benefits from healthy habits, not negative effects.
5. Loss (नुकसान - the act of losing something)(Incorrect)
· "Loss" usually means something negative, like losing money or health. However, the sentence talks about positive lifestyle changes, making "loss" inappropriate.
Correct Answer:
(b) Difference

6) Question

Which of the following word best fits in blank (F)?

A.

invite

B.

welcome

C.

increase

D.

create

E.

control

Correct option is E


Given sentence:
"Only through collective efforts can we __________(F) this growing crisis."
Options and Analysis:
1. Invite (आमंत्रित करना - to ask someone to come or participate)(Incorrect)
· "Invite" is used when calling someone or something to come, but here, the sentence talks about handling a crisis, not inviting it.
2. Welcome (स्वागत करना - to receive gladly or accept positively)(Incorrect)
· "Welcome" means to accept or receive something happily, which is not suitable because obesity is a crisis that needs to be managed, not welcomed.
3. Increase (बढ़ाना - to make something grow in size or number)(Incorrect)
· The sentence is about controlling the crisis, not making it worse. "Increase" would have the opposite meaning.
4. Create (बनाना - to bring something into existence)(Incorrect)
· The sentence suggests solving the crisis, not creating it, so "create" does not fit.
5. Control (नियंत्रित करना - to manage or keep something in check)(Correct choice)
· "Control" means to manage or reduce the crisis. Since obesity is described as a growing problem, the goal is to control or limit its impact.
Correct Answer:
(e) Control

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