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.
The saving of certain wild animals from extinction (1)_________ many years been a problem for zoologists and other specialists, but more recently, the problem has become so (2)_________ and has received so much publicity that most people are now (3)__________ about it. This may at first seem strange because one of the most gratifying developments of the last few years has been the passing of strict laws to protect wild animals and the (4)_________ decline in the hunting of big game for sport. Why is it then that some rare wild animals are still (5)__________ with extinction, and even some of the less rare ones are rapidly declining in number?
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 4.
Option 1: probable
Option 2: advance
Option 3: varied
Option 4: consequent
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Correct Answer: consequent
Solution : The most appropriate option is the fourth option.
Consequent, in this context, refers to something that follows as a result or consequence of another action or event. Here, it indicates that the decline in hunting for big game as a result of strict laws has led to a positive outcome.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Probable means likely to happen or to be the case.
- Advance refers to progress or improvement.
- Varied means different or diverse.
Therefore, the correct answer is consequent.
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