Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.
Another farmer's cotton harvest increased from 10 quintals to 14 quintals (1)_____ using pesticides and fertilisers on the suggestion (2)_____ the local agriculture extension officer. "I (3)______ doubts as I was going for organic cotton for the (4)_____ time," he said, "but I saved eight thousand rupees per acre (5)____ costs." He sold his cotton for almost seven lakhs, (6)______ he wants to use for his daughter's studies and to (7)________ a new house. Another farmer said he's got the first (8)' ________ crop' of his life this year. The 53-year-old used to grow red gram on his (9)_______ field. "But thanks to a government project, my village tank is full, and I could (10)_________ paddy in the Rabi season." He reaped 66 quintals from his two acres.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 10.
Option 1: develop
Option 2: buy
Option 3: support
Option 4: cultivate
Correct Answer: cultivate
Solution : The most appropriate choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The sentence structure and context imply that the farmer was able to grow paddy in the Rabi season due to the government's project ensuring a full village tank (which likely supports irrigation). The word that fits logically and contextually to describe the action of growing or producing a crop in this context is "cultivate".
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