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The correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Key Points

• The sentence requires words that fit both the meaning and grammatical structure.
• The word "albeit" means "although" or "even though," which fits the first blank.
• The word "lest" means "for fear that" or "to prevent something," which fits the second blank.
• Options 1, 2, and 4 are incorrect as the word combinations do not make sense in the context of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Complete Sentence: "The jury reached a unanimous verdict, albeit after prolonged deliberation, lest their hesitation be construed as uncertainty or bias."

Additional Information

• Option 1: "lest; insofar as" is incorrect because "insofar as" does not fit the context of the sentence.
• Option 2: "insomuch that; however" is incorrect because "insomuch that" and "however" do not make logical sense in the context.
• Option 4: "lest; albeit" is incorrect because the placement of the words does not align with the grammatical structure of the sentence.

The correct answer is: Option 4.

Key Points

• The idiom "Speak of the devil" means when someone you are talking about suddenly appears. (जिसके बारे में बात हो रही हो, वह अचानक प्रकट हो जाए)
• Example: We were just talking about John, and speak of the devil, here he comes!

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 4.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Option 1 - To order the devil to perform a particular task (शैतान को किसी विशिष्ट कार्य करने के लिए आदेश देना): Incorrect interpretation of the idiom.
• Option 2 - To engage in Satanic rituals (शैतानी अनुष्ठानों में शामिल होना): This does not relate to the idiom's meaning.
• Option 3 - To send someone for a difficult task (किसी को कठिन कार्य करने के लिए भेजना): This option is unrelated to the idiom.

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'Accomodation'.

• The correct spelling would be 'Accommodation'.
• The word 'Accommodation' is a noun which means 'a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay'. (आवास)
• For Example -
• The hotel offers comfortable accommodations for all guests.

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'Accomodation'.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other marked words - 

• Fascinating - extremely interesting or charming (आकर्षक)
• Circumstance - a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action (परिस्थिति)
• Visibility - the state of being able to see or be seen (दृश्यता)

The correct answer is 'poses'.

Key Points

• The passage discusses the serious threat posed by the decline of pollinator populations.
• The appropriate verb should indicate that the decline of pollinators presents a serious threat.
• "Poses" fits well as it correctly signifies presenting a threat, aligning with the context of a serious issue for global agriculture.
• Other options ("limits", "introduces", "emits") do not fit the context of presenting a serious threat.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Complete Passage: The decline of pollinator populations, especially bees, poses a serious threat to global agriculture. As key agents in crop fertilisation, their absence could jeopardize food security worldwide. Scientists have linked this phenomenon to pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change. Efforts to reverse the trend now focus on promoting bee-friendly practices, such as planting wildflowers and minimising pesticide use. If ignored, this issue may escalate into an ecological crisis.

Additional Information

• Poses (खड़ा करता है): "Poses" means to present or constitute (a problem, danger, or opportunity).
• Limits (सीमित करता है): "Limits" means to restrict or reduce, which does not fit well with presenting a threat.
• Introduces (परिचय कराता है): "Introduces" means to bring something into use or operation for the first time.
• Emits (उत्सर्जित करता है): "Emits" means to produce and discharge (something, especially gas or radiation), which does not fit the context of a threat.

The correct answer is 'jeopardise'.

Key Points

• The passage discusses the potential consequences of the decline of pollinator populations.
• The appropriate verb should indicate that their absence puts food security at risk.
• "Jeopardise" fits well as it means to put something in danger or at risk, aligning with the context of food security being threatened.
• Other options ("determine", "enforce", "influence") do not convey the same level of threat or risk.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 3'.

Complete Passage: The decline of pollinator populations, especially bees, poses a serious threat to global agriculture. As key agents in crop fertilisation, their absence could jeopardise food security worldwide. Scientists have linked this phenomenon to pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change. Efforts to reverse the trend now focus on promoting bee-friendly practices, such as planting wildflowers and minimising pesticide use. If ignored, this issue may escalate into an ecological crisis.

Additional Information

• Jeopardise (जोखिम में डालना): "Jeopardise" means to put someone or something into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.
• Determine (निर्धारित करना): "Determine" means to control or influence something directly, or to decide what will happen.
• Enforce (लागू करना): "Enforce" means to make people obey a law, or to make a particular situation happen or be accepted.
• Influence (प्रभावित करना): "Influence" means to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

The correct answer is 'adopting'.

Key Points

• The passage discusses the efforts to reverse the declining trend in pollinator populations by focusing on certain practices.
• The appropriate verb should indicate the implementation or acceptance of these practices.
• "Adopting" fits well as it means to take up, follow, or start using something, aligning with the context of embracing bee-friendly practices.
• Other options ("ignoring", "enforcing", "concealing") do not fit the positive action being described.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 4'.

Complete Passage: The decline of pollinator populations, especially bees, poses a serious threat to global agriculture. As key agents in crop fertilisation, their absence could jeopardise food security worldwide. Scientists have linked this phenomenon to pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change. Efforts to reverse the trend now focus on adopting bee-friendly practices, such as planting wildflowers and minimising pesticide use. If ignored, this issue may escalate into an ecological crisis.

Additional Information

• Adopting (अपनाना): "Adopting" means to take up, follow, or start to use or follow (an idea, method, or course of action).
• Ignoring (नज़रअंदाज़ करना): "Ignoring" means to refuse to take notice of or acknowledge.
• Enforcing (बलपूर्वक लागू करना): "Enforcing" means to compel observance of or compliance with (a law, rule, or obligation).
• Concealing (छिपाना): "Concealing" means to keep from sight or hide.

The correct answer is 'minimising'.

Key Points

• The passage discusses efforts to reverse the declining trend in pollinator populations by focusing on certain practices.
• The appropriate verb should indicate a decrease in pesticide use to aid pollinators.
• "Minimising" fits well as it means to reduce to the smallest possible amount, aligning with the context of decreasing pesticide use.
• Other options ("neutralising", "increasing", "promoting") do not fit as accurately with the idea of reducing pesticide use.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Passage: The decline of pollinator populations, especially bees, poses a serious threat to global agriculture. As key agents in crop fertilisation, their absence could jeopardise food security worldwide. Scientists have linked this phenomenon to pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change. Efforts to reverse the trend now focus on adopting bee-friendly practices, such as planting wildflowers and minimising pesticide use. If ignored, this issue may escalate into an ecological crisis.

Additional Information

• Minimising (कम करना): It means to reduce to the smallest possible amount.
• Neutralising (निष्क्रिय करना): It means to make something ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect.
• Increasing (बढ़ाना): It means to become or make something greater in size, amount, or degree.
• Promoting (बढ़ावा देना): It means to support or actively encourage something.

The correct answer is 'snowball'.

Key Points

• The passage discusses the potential worsening of the issue if it is not addressed.
• The appropriate verb should indicate the issue growing or escalating significantly over time.
• "Snowball" fits well as it means to increase rapidly in size, intensity, or importance, aligning with the context of an escalating ecological crisis.
• Other options ("transform", "settle", "dissolve") do not convey the same sense of rapid escalation or worsening of the issue.

Therefore, the correct answer is 'Option 1'.

Complete Passage: The decline of pollinator populations, especially bees, poses a serious threat to global agriculture. As key agents in crop fertilisation, their absence could jeopardise food security worldwide. Scientists have linked this phenomenon to pesticide use, habitat loss, and climate change. Efforts to reverse the trend now focus on adopting bee-friendly practices, such as planting wildflowers and minimising pesticide use. If ignored, this issue may snowball into an ecological crisis.

Additional Information

• Snowball (बर्फ का गोला बनना): It means to increase in size, intensity, or importance at a rapid rate.
• Transform (परिवर्तित करना): It means to make a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance, or character of something.
• Settle (स्थिर करना): It means to resolve or reach an agreement about something.
• Dissolve (विघटित करना): It means to close down or dismiss, or to make or become liquid.

The correct answer is: Option 1) yet i.e. yet.

Key Points

• The word "yet" is used as a conjunction to show contrast between two statements, similar to "but" or "nevertheless." (फिर भी, बावजूद इसके)
• Example: The exam was difficult, yet she managed to score well.
• In the sentence, "The weather was freezing, ______ she went out without a coat," "yet" best fits the context, indicating an unexpected action despite the situation.

Therefore, the correct answer is- yet.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• But (लेकिन): Used to introduce something contrasting with what has already been mentioned.
• Example: She is very talented, but she is also very humble.
• And (और): Used to connect words of the same part of speech, clauses, or sentences.
• Example: He bought bread and butter from the store.
• So (इसलिए): Used to show the effect, result, or consequence.
• Example: She was tired, so she went to bed early.

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• The sentence needs commas to separate the list of cities.
• In lists, commas are used to clarify each item. The correct format is "Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata."
• No punctuation is required before "last summer" in this context, as it follows the natural flow of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 4.

Correct Sentence: "I visited Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata last summer."

Additional Information

• Option 1: The hyphen is incorrect and unnecessary here.
• Option 2: The comma after "visited" is misplaced.
• Option 3: The colon is not needed in this context and disrupts the flow.