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.
Marriages, birthday celebrations, meetings, conferences, seminars and many similar events layout (1) __________multi-course feasts with plenty of starters followed by the main course. Later, (2)_________ of food get dumped into dustbins, (3) __________of its value to the hungry poor. Most such gatherings serve buffets. The (4) ________of food wastage is more when people help themselves. They (5)__________. more than what they can eat only to waste the (6) _________Similar wastage is seen when hotels serve (7) __________breakfast buffets. Wherever food is free and (8) __________plenty, people take more. Those fortunate to have (9) ____________food forget the plight of those who do not have (10) __________to eat. Millions of people die of malnutrition and hunger in India.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 2.
Option 1: bunches
Option 2: masses
Option 3: mounds
Option 4: stacks
Correct Answer: mounds
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation : In this context, the sentence discusses the large quantity of food that ends up in dustbins after events, and the noun "masses" accurately conveys the idea of a substantial amount.
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