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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.

After the government interventions, the enrolment and retention of female students have increased by leaps and bounds.

Option 1: Systematically

Option 2: Swiftly

Option 3: Intermittently

Option 4: Gradually


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: Swiftly


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation : The idiom by leaps and bounds, is used to describe progress or growth that happens quickly and significantly. In the given sentence, the enrollment and retention of female students increased rapidly and substantially after government interventions. Therefore, the most appropriate meaning is "swiftly".

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