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. 8.
Option 1: for
Option 2: in
Option 3: by
Option 4: of
Correct Answer: in
Solution : The correct choice is the second option.
Explanation : The preposition "in" is used to indicate a situation or condition, and in this context, it appropriately connects the idea that food is free with its abundance during events and gatherings.
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