Question
Download Solution PDFComprehension
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The rise in the Irrawaddy dolphin (1) ______ in Chilika can be attributed to the eviction of (2) ______ fish enclosures. After thousands of hectares of Chilika lake were made (3) ______ free, Irrawaddy dolphins found unobstructed area for movement. (4) ______, due to the COVID-19 lockdown last year, there were comparatively fewer tourist boats on Chilika lake, which made it (5) ______ for dolphins to move from one part of the lake to another.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.5.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 'conducive'.
Key Points
- The title of the given passage can be 'Dolphin boom in Odisha's Chilika lake'.
- The most appropriate word for the given blank is 'conducive'.
- It means 'helping or making something happen'. (सहायक या किसी का कारण बनना)
- Example: This hot weather is not conducive to hard work.
- Thus, the correct answer is Option 4.
Correct Passage: The rise in the Irrawaddy dolphin population in Chilika can be attributed to the eviction of illegal fish enclosures. After thousands of hectares of Chilika lake were made encroachment free, Irrawaddy dolphins found unobstructed area for movement. Moreover, due to the COVID-19 lockdown last year, there were comparatively fewer tourist boats on Chilika lake, which made it conducive for dolphins to move from one part of the lake to another.
Additional Information
- Let's look at the meaning of other words:
- hurtful: unkind; making somebody feel upset and offended. (निष्ठुर; किसी को परेशान या अपमानित करने वाला)
- disturbing: making you worried or upset. (चिंतित या परेशान)
- detrimental: tending to cause harm. (नुकसान पहुँचाने की प्रवृत्ति)
Last updated on Jul 15, 2025
-> This year, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced approximately 14,582 vacancies for various Group B and C posts across government departments.
-> The SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is scheduled to take place from 13th to 30th August 2025.
-> Aspirants should visit ssc.gov.in 2025 regularly for updates and ensure timely submission of the CGL exam form.
-> Candidates can refer to the CGL syllabus for a better understanding of the exam structure and pattern.
-> The CGL Eligibility is a bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
-> Candidates selected through the SSC CGL exam will receive an attractive salary. Learn more about the SSC CGL Salary Structure.
-> Attempt SSC CGL Free English Mock Test and SSC CGL Current Affairs Mock Test.
-> The UP LT Grade Teacher 2025 Notification has been released for 7466 vacancies.