Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the options given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
A new swarm of locusts entered Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer on Sunday. This is the fifth swarm to (1)______ the state in four days from (2)______ western border with Pakistan. Since the first locust swarm (3)______ the state’s Sri Ganganagar district on April 11, as many as 25 swarms (4)______ entered Rajasthan. Some swarms moved to Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, (5)______ which agricultural departments issued advisories to farmers asking them to be on high alert.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 5.
Option 1: until
Option 2: before
Option 3: since
Option 4: after
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Correct Answer: after
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option .
Explanation : The word after is commonly used to show a sequence of events where one action follows another. In this context, it signifies that the advisories were a response to the movement of the swarms.
Therefore, the complete sentence would be: "Some swarms moved to Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, after which agricultural departments issued advisories to farmers asking them to be on high alert."
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