Question : Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Another farmer's cotton harvest increased from 10 quintals to 14 quintals (1)_____ using pesticides and fertilisers on the suggestion (2)_____ the local agriculture extension officer. "I (3)______ doubts as I was going for organic cotton for the (4)_____ time," he said, "but I saved eight thousand rupees per acre (5)____ costs." He sold his cotton for almost seven lakhs, (6)______ he wants to use for his daughter's studies and to (7)________ a new house. Another farmer said he's got the first (8)' ________ crop' of his life this year. The 53-year-old used to grow red gram on his (9)_______ field. "But thanks to a government project, my village tank is full, and I could (10)_________ paddy in the Rabi season." He reaped 66 quintals from his two acres.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 5.
Option 1: by
Option 2: as
Option 3: on
Option 4: from
Correct Answer: on
Solution : The correct choice is the third option.
In this context, "on" is used to indicate the area where savings occurred. The farmer saved money specifically in the area of costs associated with farming, which could include things like pesticides, fertilisers, or other inputs. "On costs" suggests savings made directly on the various expenses incurred per acre.
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Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 3.
Option 1: have had
Option 2: didn't have
Option 3: have
Option 4: had
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 2.
Option 1: with
Option 2: for
Option 3: of
Option 4: to
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 1.
Option 1: for
Option 2: without
Option 3: over
Option 4: with
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 4.
Option 1: next
Option 2: first
Option 3: last
Option 4: future
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 8.
Option 1: low
Option 2: terrible
Option 3: high
Option 4: good
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