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. 1.
Option 1: chosen
Option 2: plotted
Option 3: glued
Option 4: used
Correct Answer: used
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The word used fits in the blank to convey that the glacial meltwaters are utilised for hydropower. The sentence then suggests that the glacial meltwaters serve as a source of energy, specifically for hydropower generation.
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