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. 4.
Option 1: virtue
Option 2: bias
Option 3: interest
Option 4: tendency
Correct Answer: tendency
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation : In this context, the sentence discusses the tendency or inclination of people to waste food during events, and the noun "tendency" accurately conveys the idea of consistent behaviour.
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