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 number.
All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1)________ in India, will now (2)______ a "save water" ritual named 'Jal Bharo' in place of 'lamp lighting' to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. 'Jal Bharo' signifies (3)_______ the vision of 'Jal Shakti'. This ceremony symbolises the (4)________ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5)________ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
Option 1: laudable
Option 2: louder
Option 3: labelled
Option 4: lower
Correct Answer: laudable
Solution : The correct choice is the first option .
Laudable means deserving praise and commendation. The initiative by the colleges should be praised.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Louder is a comparative form of the adjective "loud", which means producing much noise.
- Labelled means to attach a label to.
- Lower means less high in position.
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