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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.

Many forests are cleared to (1)____ way for palm oil plantations. Palm oil is the most (2) ____produced vegetable oil and is found in half of all supermarket products. It's cheap, versatile and can be added to (3)_____ food and personal products like lipstick and shampoo. (4) _____popularity has (5)______ people to clear tropical forests to grow more palm trees.

Question

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Option 1: baffled

Option 2: delighted

Option 3: curated

Option 4: prompted


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: prompted


Solution : The right choice is the fourth option .

The word "prompted" would be used here to indicate that the popularity of palm oil has caused or encouraged people to take the action of clearing tropical forests for palm tree cultivation. It suggests a reaction or a response to the demand for palm oil.

Therefore, the correct answer is prompted.

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