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. 1.
Option 1: lavish
Option 2: scarce
Option 3: insipid
Option 4: insufficient
Correct Answer: lavish
Solution : The correct choice is the first option.
Explanation : In this context, the sentence describes the nature of the feasts laid out at various events, and the adjective "lavish" accurately conveys the intended meaning of abundant and luxurious feasts.
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