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. 8.
Option 1: against
Option 2: across
Option 3: about
Option 4: around
Correct Answer: across
Solution : The correct choice is the second option .
The word across in this context specifies the direction of the locust swarms' movement. It means they move horizontally, covering different areas.
The phrase across areas implies a widespread and expansive movement, indicating that the locust swarms are not confined to a specific region but are traversing various places, causing damage to crops as they go.
Therefore, the right word to fill in the blank is across .
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