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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.

Globalisation is not a new (1)_______. Traders travelled vast distances in ancient times to buy commodities that were (2) ______and expensive for sale in their homelands. The Industrial Revolution brought (3)_________ in transportation and communication in the 19th century that eased trade across borders. The think tank, Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE), states globalisation (4)________after World War I and nations moved toward (5)________ as they launched import taxes to more closely guard their industries in the aftermath of the conflict.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 2.

Option 1: plentiful

Option 2: common

Option 3: preserved

Option 4: rare


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: rare


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

The sentence talks about traders travelling long distances to buy commodities that were not easily available or common in their homelands. The word rare fits in this context, indicating that the commodities were not commonly found or abundant in their homelands, hence motivating traders to travel for them.

The meanings of other options are as follows:

  • Plentiful means abundance, or being easily available in large quantities.
  • Common means frequently found or widespread.
  • Preserved means to be kept in its original state or protected from harm or decay.
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