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. 9.
Option 1: surplus
Option 2: superfluous
Option 3: enormous
Option 4: immense
Correct Answer: surplus
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation : The term "surplus" precisely fits this requirement. As an adjective, it describes something as being more than what is necessary or used, aligning perfectly with the idea of an abundance of food.
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