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Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

In Switzerland, these glacial meltwaters are (1)____ for hydropower. In fact, water falling on 93% of Switzerland ultimately passes (2)____ at least one electric power plant before even (3)_____ the country. So one consequence is that melting glaciers help to (4)_____ for low rainfall in times of drought, filling reservoirs to supply the nation's (5)____ supply.

Question:

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 3.

Option 1: throwing

Option 2: catching

Option 3: sieving

Option 4: leaving


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: leaving


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

The word leaving fits contextually, indicating that the water passes through at least one electric power plant before leaving the country.

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