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.
The locust is an insect that belongs to the family of grasshoppers. These insects are essentially harmless (1)____________they meet certain circumstances under which they (2) __________more abundant and change their behaviour. India, Pakistan and Iran (3)___________currently thinking over the locust plague threat (4) __________over their economies. When these locusts meet (5) __________environmental conditions, they become gregarious and (6) __________breeding abundantly. With their population becoming (7) ______________, they form swarms and keep moving (8) ___________areas damaging the crops. These swarms attacking (9) ____________and thereby devastating the entire agricultural economy is (10) __________is commonly referred to as locust plague.
Question: Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 6.
Option 1: start
Option 2: create
Option 3: set up
Option 4: launch
Correct Answer: start
Solution : The correct choice is the first option .
The phrase start breeding abundantly fits the context as it describes the initiation of new behaviour (breeding in large numbers) by the locusts when they become gregarious. The start is used to indicate the beginning of this significant change in their behaviour.
Therefore, the right word to fill in the blank is start .
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