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Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Discrimination refers to the inequitable or (1)________ treatment of individuals or collectives on the basis of attributes such as ethnicity, sex, age and sexual orientation. Studies have indicated that the perception of discrimination can (2)________ a series of stress-induced alterations in an individual's mental, physiological and behavioural responses. The experience of stress is known to elicit unfavourable emotional reactions, including but not limited to (3)________, despair and resentment. Furthermore, anxiety has been linked to a rise in health-compromising behaviours such as smoking, drinking and (4)________ drug use, while simultaneously causing a (5)________ in health-promoting activities such as quality sleep and vigorous exercise.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 1.

Option 1: systematic

Option 2: biased

Option 3: pathetic

Option 4: tragic


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: biased


Solution : The correct choice is the second option .

Explanation : In the context of the sentence, " biased " is the most appropriate option. Discrimination involves treating individuals or groups unfairly or unfavourably based on certain characteristics. Therefore, it aligns well with the concept of discrimination in the given sentence.

Therefore, the complete sentence would be: "Discrimination refers to the inequitable or biased treatment of individuals or collectives on the basis of attributes such as ethnicity, sex, age, and sexual orientation."

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