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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.
Polio was once a disease feared worldwide, striking suddenly and paralysing mainly children(1)_______ life. WHO is a partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, the (2)______ private-public partnership for health, which has (3)________ polio by 99%. Polio now survives (4)______ among the world's three poorest and (5)_________ marginalised communities, where it stalks the most (6)________ children. These are Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan. (7)_____ poliovirus transmission is interrupted in these countries; all (8)______ remain at risk of importation of polio, (9)_______ vulnerable countries with weak public health and immunisation services. WHO's goal is (10)______ every last child with the polio vaccine and ensure a polio-free world for future generations.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option for the blank no.4.

Option 1: only

Option 2: rarely

Option 3: singly

Option 4: alone


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: only


Solution : The first option is the correct answer.

The word "only" is used to convey the limitation or exclusivity of the survival of polio. It indicates that polio is now restricted to existing only among the world's three poorest and most marginalised communities. This word choice maintains the intended meaning of the sentence, emphasising that polio is no longer a widespread concern but is concentrated in specific regions.

Therefore, the correct answer is "only".

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