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Deepti Chauhan

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topple is used for food here how can we apply this

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DIRECTIONS: In the following passage, there are blanks which have been numbered. And after the blank is given a word which could be the probable answer. If it is the required word for the blank, then choose option (e) as your answer, if not, then, against each number four words are suggested, one of which fits the blanks appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case and mark it as your answer.


After ___(a)___(analysing) the list of cities with the most polluted air, Delhi’s ranking has improved in the latest air quality assessment published by the World Health Organization. India’s car-dominated national capital is no longer in the top ten cities choked by particulate matter.  The top spot is now taken by Zabol, a city in Iran ___(b)___(marked) by a vast disappeared wetland, dust storms, deforestation and desertification. The WHO’s ___(c)___(ascertaining) of Delhi may appear a positive, but it is cold comfort to India because the problem of small particulate matter (PM) measuring 10 and 2.5 micrometres is still deep-rooted, and its health ___(d)___(impact) has been under official scrutiny only in recent years. Also, while Delhi has come to the 11th place for fine particulate matter pollution, many other cities in north India with a __(e)___(definition) of poor air quality are still high on the WHO list.

Select the correct answer for blank (a).
Options:
A) arranging
B) descending
C) topping
D) enlisting
E) Given option is correct
Solution:
Ans: (c) topping

The use of 'the most' serves as a hint for option (c) that is 'topping'. Moreover, After arranging the list of, After descending the list of,After enlisting the list of,After analysing the list of...fails to make a meaningful usage in the present context

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· 1 Months ago

Dear Student, explanation has been provided.Do re-read it.Keep Learning with Us.
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