Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
At most of the local dhabas and fast food joints, poor hygienic conditions (1)_____The (2)_____occurs due to poor quality packaging material or (3)_____storage conditions. Food cooked may not be washed or cleaned properly. It is low in (4)_____rich in oil content especially trans fats which make one (5)_____, lousy and dull.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: prevail
Option 2: sustain
Option 3: entail
Option 4: assail
Correct Answer: prevail
Solution : The first option is the correct answer.
Prevail means to be widespread or dominant in a particular area or at a particular time. In the context of the passage, poor hygienic conditions are likely to be widespread or dominant at local dhabas and fast food joints.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Sustain means to uphold or support.
- Entail means to involve or require.
- Assail means to attack or criticise forcefully.
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