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Question 201

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The China pet food market was valued at USD 1,225 million in 2021, and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period (2022-2027).

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching implications within the pet food supply chain. However, the pet food industry suppliers increased their use of electronic communications technologies as the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly halted traditional forms of business.​ Although major international pet shows got cancelled early in 2020 due to the travel bans and social distancing as a result of the pandemic, the organizers of the China International Pet Show introduced an online trade show platform where buyers can search for pet products and communicate.

Over the long term, pet humanization, the increasing trend of e-commerce, and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the major factors driving the market for pet food in the country. The demographic changes have pushed Chinese pet owners to treat their pets as surrogate children.

Dogs have always been the prefer pets globally and account for a large chunk of the Chinese pet food revenue. China ranks third in terms of dog ownership, with more than 27 million dogs as pets in 2018. Cats and birds were the next category of pets, which accounted for significant revenue shares.

Among the product types, the wet pet food segment is estimated to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. As dogs and cats are treated as family members, Chinese pet owners are increasingly willing to spend lavishly on them, thus, the demand for wet pet food is likely to witness sharp increase in China in the coming years.​ 

Furthermore, pet owners prefer online shopping due to the convenience it provides in their busy lifestyles. Increasing pet humanization and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the drivers boosting the sales of pet food in the country.

Choose the word which is most nearly the same in meaning of the word 'projected to'.

  1. AOption (a)

    decided

  2. BOption (b)

    quandary

  3. COption (c)

    profuse

  4. DOption (d)

    expected

  5. EOption (e)

    dither

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

expected

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. expected.

Key Points

  • Projected to: If something is projected means that thing is expected to happen. 
  • Example:  The oil shortage projected to get worse.
  • Synonyms: Expected, Anticipated, Probable.
  • Antonyms: Unlikely, Unexpected, Unintended.
  • Expected: To anticipate that something will happen.
  • Example: The vacancies are expected to increase.
  • Synonyms: Projected, suppose, predicted.
  • Antonyms: Doubtful, uncertain, unsure.

Additional Information

  • decided: Make a decision or choose something.
  • Example: India decided to launch new scholarship to promote sport culture.
  • Synonyms: Intended, Resolute, Determined.
  • Antonyms: Unsettled, Disputable, Uncertain.
  • quandary: A difficult situation, not able to decide anything.
  • Example: She is in a quandary about whether to purchase the house or not.
  • Synonyms: Dilemma, puzzle, bewilderment.
  • Antonyms: Certain, sure, definite.
  • profuse: In large quantity.
  • Example: Profuse sweating is a side-effect of amitriptyline.
  • Synonyms: Ample, Exuberant, Extensive.
  • Antonyms: Sparse, Inadequate, deficient.
  • dither: unable to decide
  • Example: The committee is dithering over the decision.
  • Synonyms: Hesitate, confuse, uncertain.
  • Antonyms: sure, certain, fixed.

Question 202

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The China pet food market was valued at USD 1,225 million in 2021, and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period (2022-2027).

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching implications within the pet food supply chain. However, the pet food industry suppliers increased their use of electronic communications technologies as the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly halted traditional forms of business.​ Although major international pet shows got cancelled early in 2020 due to the travel bans and social distancing as a result of the pandemic, the organizers of the China International Pet Show introduced an online trade show platform where buyers can search for pet products and communicate.

Over the long term, pet humanization, the increasing trend of e-commerce, and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the major factors driving the market for pet food in the country. The demographic changes have pushed Chinese pet owners to treat their pets as surrogate children.

Dogs have always been the prefer pets globally and account for a large chunk of the Chinese pet food revenue. China ranks third in terms of dog ownership, with more than 27 million dogs as pets in 2018. Cats and birds were the next category of pets, which accounted for significant revenue shares.

Among the product types, the wet pet food segment is estimated to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. As dogs and cats are treated as family members, Chinese pet owners are increasingly willing to spend lavishly on them, thus, the demand for wet pet food is likely to witness sharp increase in China in the coming years.​ 

Furthermore, pet owners prefer online shopping due to the convenience it provides in their busy lifestyles. Increasing pet humanization and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the drivers boosting the sales of pet food in the country.

Which of the following words can replace the word "drivers" without changing the meaning of the sentence?

  1. AOption (a)

    motorist 

  2. BOption (b)

    important features

  3. COption (c)

    leading factors

  4. DOption (d)

    cupidinous

  5. EOption (e)

    fundamental factors

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

leading factors

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. leading factors.

Key Points

  • drivers (in the context of the passage): A thing responsible for development or progress of other things.
  • Example: Human resource is a key driver of economic growth.
  • Synonyms: Factors, Elements, Components.
  • leading factors: Influencing elements, responsible things
  • Example: Deforestation and increasing numbers of vehicles are the leading factors for pollution.
  • Synonyms: key drivers, causes, stimulus.

Additional Information

  • motorist: a person who drives a vehicle.
  • Example: Lewis Hamilton is a leading motorist.
  • features: important or noticeable part of something.
  • Example: Smooth texture is an important feature of the cloth.
  • cupidinous: having a great desire or greed.
  • Example: The kind invade the state with cupidinous intension.
  • fundamental factors: basic elements of something.
  • Example: Impurity measurement, boiling point determination and chromatography are the fundamental factors for a drug analysis.

Question 203

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The China pet food market was valued at USD 1,225 million in 2021, and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period (2022-2027).

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching implications within the pet food supply chain. However, the pet food industry suppliers increased their use of electronic communications technologies as the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly halted traditional forms of business.​ Although major international pet shows got cancelled early in 2020 due to the travel bans and social distancing as a result of the pandemic, the organizers of the China International Pet Show introduced an online trade show platform where buyers can search for pet products and communicate.

Over the long term, pet humanization, the increasing trend of e-commerce, and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the major factors driving the market for pet food in the country. The demographic changes have pushed Chinese pet owners to treat their pets as surrogate children.

Dogs have always been the prefer pets globally and account for a large chunk of the Chinese pet food revenue. China ranks third in terms of dog ownership, with more than 27 million dogs as pets in 2018. Cats and birds were the next category of pets, which accounted for significant revenue shares.

Among the product types, the wet pet food segment is estimated to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. As dogs and cats are treated as family members, Chinese pet owners are increasingly willing to spend lavishly on them, thus, the demand for wet pet food is likely to witness sharp increase in China in the coming years.​ 

Furthermore, pet owners prefer online shopping due to the convenience it provides in their busy lifestyles. Increasing pet humanization and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the drivers boosting the sales of pet food in the country.

Choose the word which is most nearly the opposite in meaning of the word 'implication '

  1. AOption (a)

    conclusions 

  2. BOption (b)

    inference 

  3. COption (c)

    concoct

  4. DOption (d)

    conjecture

  5. EOption (e)

    none of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

conjecture

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. "Conjecture"

Key Points

  • Implication: effect of something.
  • Example: He was unaware of implications of his decision.
  • Conjecture: inference form without any reliable proof or evidence.
  • Example: He Conjectured that he will pass the exam.
  • Here, "Implication" is can be called as near antonym of "Conjecture" because implication is a real and logical outcome of something whereas "conjecture" may or may not be logical or real.

Additional Information

  • conclusions: closing part of discussion or statement.
  • Example: Even after an exhaustive discussion they were unable to draw any conclusion.
  • inference: opinion based on a known fact.
  • Example: His inference was based on the experiences he has.
  • concoct: to make up an excuse.
  • Example: The student concocted a story for not submitting his homework.

Question 204

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The China pet food market was valued at USD 1,225 million in 2021, and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period (2022-2027).

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching implications within the pet food supply chain. However, the pet food industry suppliers increased their use of electronic communications technologies as the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly halted traditional forms of business.​ Although major international pet shows got cancelled early in 2020 due to the travel bans and social distancing as a result of the pandemic, the organizers of the China International Pet Show introduced an online trade show platform where buyers can search for pet products and communicate.

Over the long term, pet humanization, the increasing trend of e-commerce, and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the major factors driving the market for pet food in the country. The demographic changes have pushed Chinese pet owners to treat their pets as surrogate children.

Dogs have always been the prefer pets globally and account for a large chunk of the Chinese pet food revenue. China ranks third in terms of dog ownership, with more than 27 million dogs as pets in 2018. Cats and birds were the next category of pets, which accounted for significant revenue shares.

Among the product types, the wet pet food segment is estimated to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. As dogs and cats are treated as family members, Chinese pet owners are increasingly willing to spend lavishly on them, thus, the demand for wet pet food is likely to witness sharp increase in China in the coming years.​ 

Furthermore, pet owners prefer online shopping due to the convenience it provides in their busy lifestyles. Increasing pet humanization and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the drivers boosting the sales of pet food in the country.

According to the context of the passage which of the following is not a factor responsible for growth in the pet food market?

  1. AOption (a)

    humanization of pets

  2. BOption (b)

    increase in e-commerce through internet 

  3. COption (c)

    rise in demand for natural pet food products

  4. DOption (d)

    people treats pets as their family members 

  5. EOption (e)

    all of the above factors are responsible for ​growth in the pet food market.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

all of the above factors are responsible for ​growth in the pet food market.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 5 i.e. "All of the above factors are responsible for ​growth in the pet food market."

Key Points

  • We can answer the question with the help of the following sentences:
  • "the organizers of the China International Pet Show introduced an online trade show platform where buyers can search for pet products and communicate." (option 2)
  • "Over the long term, pet humanization (option 1), the increasing trend of e-commerce (option 2), and the rise in demand for natural pet food (option 3) are some of the major factors driving the market for pet food in the country."
  • "As dogs and cats are treated as family members (option 4), Chinese pet owners are increasingly willing to spend lavishly on them"

​Hence, the correct answer is option 5 i.e. "All of the above factors are responsible for ​growth in the pet food market."

Question 205

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The China pet food market was valued at USD 1,225 million in 2021, and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period (2022-2027).

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching implications within the pet food supply chain. However, the pet food industry suppliers increased their use of electronic communications technologies as the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly halted traditional forms of business.​ Although major international pet shows got cancelled early in 2020 due to the travel bans and social distancing as a result of the pandemic, the organizers of the China International Pet Show introduced an online trade show platform where buyers can search for pet products and communicate.

Over the long term, pet humanization, the increasing trend of e-commerce, and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the major factors driving the market for pet food in the country. The demographic changes have pushed Chinese pet owners to treat their pets as surrogate children.

Dogs have always been the prefer pets globally and account for a large chunk of the Chinese pet food revenue. China ranks third in terms of dog ownership, with more than 27 million dogs as pets in 2018. Cats and birds were the next category of pets, which accounted for significant revenue shares.

Among the product types, the wet pet food segment is estimated to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. As dogs and cats are treated as family members, Chinese pet owners are increasingly willing to spend lavishly on them, thus, the demand for wet pet food is likely to witness sharp increase in China in the coming years.​ 

Furthermore, pet owners prefer online shopping due to the convenience it provides in their busy lifestyles. Increasing pet humanization and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the drivers boosting the sales of pet food in the country.

which new approach has adopted by the pet food owner during the pandemic?

  1. AOption (a)

    they started online advertisement to entice new generation 

  2. BOption (b)

    they invested in research and make the pet food more delicious 

  3. COption (c)

    the owner adapted the new trend of the business.

  4. DOption (d)

    they started door to door camping to promote their product

  5. EOption (e)

    the Chines bank provided additional loan facility to the businesses involve in the field 

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

the owner adapted the new trend of the business.

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. "the owner adapted the new trend of the business."

Key Points

  • It is mentioned in the passage that "Although major international pet shows got cancelled early in 2020 due to the travel bans and social distancing as a result of the pandemic, the organizers of the China International Pet Show introduced an online trade show platform where buyers can search for pet products and communicate."
  • The word "introduced" indicates that such online platform was not used earlier.
  • This is the new mode of business.

Hence, the correct answer is "the owner adapted the new trend of the business."

Question 206

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The China pet food market was valued at USD 1,225 million in 2021, and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period (2022-2027).

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching implications within the pet food supply chain. However, the pet food industry suppliers increased their use of electronic communications technologies as the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly halted traditional forms of business.​ Although major international pet shows got cancelled early in 2020 due to the travel bans and social distancing as a result of the pandemic, the organizers of the China International Pet Show introduced an online trade show platform where buyers can search for pet products and communicate.

Over the long term, pet humanization, the increasing trend of e-commerce, and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the major factors driving the market for pet food in the country. The demographic changes have pushed Chinese pet owners to treat their pets as surrogate children.

Dogs have always been the prefer pets globally and account for a large chunk of the Chinese pet food revenue. China ranks third in terms of dog ownership, with more than 27 million dogs as pets in 2018. Cats and birds were the next category of pets, which accounted for significant revenue shares.

Among the product types, the wet pet food segment is estimated to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. As dogs and cats are treated as family members, Chinese pet owners are increasingly willing to spend lavishly on them, thus, the demand for wet pet food is likely to witness sharp increase in China in the coming years.​ 

Furthermore, pet owners prefer online shopping due to the convenience it provides in their busy lifestyles. Increasing pet humanization and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the drivers boosting the sales of pet food in the country.

Which of the following is the reason for increase in the demand for the pet food market?

  1. AOption (a)

    the PETA forced every pet owner to feed their pet properly 

  2. BOption (b)

    having pet is a symbol for high standard in society hence people started to buy pet this ultimately led to increase in pet food demand 

  3. COption (c)

    people treat their pet as family members 

  4. DOption (d)

    rise in e-commerce 

  5. EOption (e)

    both 3 and 4

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (e)E.

both 3 and 4

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 5 i.e."Both 3 and 4"

Key Points

  • It is given in the paragraph that:
  • "As dogs and cats are treated as family members, Chinese pet owners are increasingly willing to spend lavishly on them"
  • "Over the long term, pet humanization, the increasing trend of e-commerce, and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the major factors driving the market."
  • The passage doesn't mention anything about PETA  or relationship owing a pet and high standard hence, option 1 and 2 are not correct in the context of the passage.

Hence, the correct answer is "people treat their pet as family members" and "Rise in e-commerce", and the correct option is the 5th

Question 207

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The China pet food market was valued at USD 1,225 million in 2021, and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period (2022-2027).

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching implications within the pet food supply chain. However, the pet food industry suppliers increased their use of electronic communications technologies as the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly halted traditional forms of business.​ Although major international pet shows got cancelled early in 2020 due to the travel bans and social distancing as a result of the pandemic, the organizers of the China International Pet Show introduced an online trade show platform where buyers can search for pet products and communicate.

Over the long term, pet humanization, the increasing trend of e-commerce, and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the major factors driving the market for pet food in the country. The demographic changes have pushed Chinese pet owners to treat their pets as surrogate children.

Dogs have always been the prefer pets globally and account for a large chunk of the Chinese pet food revenue. China ranks third in terms of dog ownership, with more than 27 million dogs as pets in 2018. Cats and birds were the next category of pets, which accounted for significant revenue shares.

Among the product types, the wet pet food segment is estimated to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. As dogs and cats are treated as family members, Chinese pet owners are increasingly willing to spend lavishly on them, thus, the demand for wet pet food is likely to witness sharp increase in China in the coming years.​ 

Furthermore, pet owners prefer online shopping due to the convenience it provides in their busy lifestyles. Increasing pet humanization and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the drivers boosting the sales of pet food in the country.

The italic line the passage may or may not be grammatically correct. choose the option that has an error.

  1. AOption (a)

    pets globally and account

  2. BOption (b)

    for a large chunk of the

  3. COption (c)

    Chinese pet food revenue. 

  4. DOption (d)

    dogs have always been the prefer

  5. EOption (e)

    No error

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

dogs have always been the prefer

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. "Dogs have always been the prefer"

Key Points

  • The italic sentence is: "Dogs have always been the prefer pets globally and account for a large chunk of the Chinese pet food revenue."
  • The word "prefer" is incorrect.
  • It should be used as an adjective (modifier of pet")
  • The adjective form is "preferred".

Hence, the correct sentence is "Dogs have always been the preferred pets globally and account for a large chunk of the Chinese pet food revenue."

Question 208

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The China pet food market was valued at USD 1,225 million in 2021, and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period (2022-2027).

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching implications within the pet food supply chain. However, the pet food industry suppliers increased their use of electronic communications technologies as the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly halted traditional forms of business.​ Although major international pet shows got cancelled early in 2020 due to the travel bans and social distancing as a result of the pandemic, the organizers of the China International Pet Show introduced an online trade show platform where buyers can search for pet products and communicate.

Over the long term, pet humanization, the increasing trend of e-commerce, and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the major factors driving the market for pet food in the country. The demographic changes have pushed Chinese pet owners to treat their pets as surrogate children.

Dogs have always been the prefer pets globally and account for a large chunk of the Chinese pet food revenue. China ranks third in terms of dog ownership, with more than 27 million dogs as pets in 2018. Cats and birds were the next category of pets, which accounted for significant revenue shares.

Among the product types, the wet pet food segment is estimated to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. As dogs and cats are treated as family members, Chinese pet owners are increasingly willing to spend lavishly on them, thus, the demand for wet pet food is likely to witness sharp increase in China in the coming years.​ 

Furthermore, pet owners prefer online shopping due to the convenience it provides in their busy lifestyles. Increasing pet humanization and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the drivers boosting the sales of pet food in the country.

which of the following pet has not mentioned in the passage?

I) Dog

II) Cat

III) Pigs

IV) Birds

V) Dragon

  1. AOption (a)

    I, II and IV only

  2. BOption (b)

    I and II only

  3. COption (c)

    I, II and III only

  4. DOption (d)

    III and V only

  5. EOption (e)

    all the given animals have been mentioned in the passage.

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

III and V only

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. "III and V only"

Key Points

  • The passage contains:
  1. "China ranks third in terms of dog ownership, with more than 27 million dogs as pets in 2018."
  2. "Cats and birds were the next category of pets, which accounted for significant revenue shares."
  • ​As I, II and IV are mentioned in the passage it can't be the answer.
  • The passage doesn't mention anything about pigs and dragon.
  • Hence, III and V is the correct answer.

Question 209

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

Directions: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The China pet food market was valued at USD 1,225 million in 2021, and it is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.0% during the forecast period (2022-2027).

The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching implications within the pet food supply chain. However, the pet food industry suppliers increased their use of electronic communications technologies as the COVID-19 pandemic rapidly halted traditional forms of business.​ Although major international pet shows got cancelled early in 2020 due to the travel bans and social distancing as a result of the pandemic, the organizers of the China International Pet Show introduced an online trade show platform where buyers can search for pet products and communicate.

Over the long term, pet humanization, the increasing trend of e-commerce, and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the major factors driving the market for pet food in the country. The demographic changes have pushed Chinese pet owners to treat their pets as surrogate children.

Dogs have always been the prefer pets globally and account for a large chunk of the Chinese pet food revenue. China ranks third in terms of dog ownership, with more than 27 million dogs as pets in 2018. Cats and birds were the next category of pets, which accounted for significant revenue shares.

Among the product types, the wet pet food segment is estimated to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period. As dogs and cats are treated as family members, Chinese pet owners are increasingly willing to spend lavishly on them, thus, the demand for wet pet food is likely to witness sharp increase in China in the coming years.​ 

Furthermore, pet owners prefer online shopping due to the convenience it provides in their busy lifestyles. Increasing pet humanization and the rise in demand for natural pet food are some of the drivers boosting the sales of pet food in the country.

Which of the following sentence is/are true in the context of the passage?

  1. AOption (a)

    incentives provided by the Bank of China played a vital role in increase in pet food industry

  2. BOption (b)

    people pet the animal for meat and milk

  3. COption (c)

    dry pet food Witnessed highest growth

  4. DOption (d)

    people prefer convenient mode of shopping

  5. EOption (e)

    none of the above

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

people prefer convenient mode of shopping

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. "people prefer convenient mode of shopping"

Key Points

  • The passage states, "Furthermore, pet owners prefer online shopping due to the convenience it provides in their busy lifestyles."
  • Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.
  • The passage doesn't mention anything about "incentives by Bank of China" or "meat & milk"
  • Hence, options 1 and 2 are incorrect.
  • It is given that "Among the product types, the wet pet food segment is estimated to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period."
  • ​Hence, option 3 is incorrect (as it says dry pet food)

Hence, the correct answer is **"**people prefer convenient mode of shopping"

Question 210

LIC Assistant 2022• English Language

Directions

Given below is a word, followed by three sentences that consist of that word. Identify the sentence(s) that express(es) the meaning of the word.

SERIES

A. Dozens of girls in series silk outfits broke into song and dance in the schoolyard.

B. The government was rocked by a series of scandals.

C. The plot of the TV series is quite complex.

  1. AOption (a)

    Only A

  2. BOption (b)

    Both A and B

  3. COption (c)

    Only B

  4. DOption (d)

    Both B and C

  5. EOption (e)

    Only C

View answer & explanation

Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Both B and C

Why this answer is correct

The correct answer is 'Both B and C.'

Key Points

  • The word 'Series' as a noun means A number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another.
  • The word 'Series' as a noun means A set or sequence of related television or radio programs.
  • In sentence A, the word 'Series' is inappropriately used and doesn't fit the context of the sentence.
  • In sentence B, the word 'Series' has been correctly used as a noun as the sentence is talking about the government being shocked or stunned by one after another scandal.
  • In sentence C, the word 'Series' has been correctly used as a noun as the sentence is talking about the complex plot of the sequence of related television programs.

Hence, the only possible answer is option 4.