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Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

Another farmer's cotton harvest increased from 10 quintals to 14 quintals (1)_____ using pesticides and fertilisers on the suggestion (2)_____ the local agriculture extension officer. "I (3)______ doubts as I was going for organic cotton for the (4)_____ time," he said, "but I saved eight thousand rupees per acre (5)____ costs." He sold his cotton for almost seven lakhs, (6)______ he wants to use for his daughter's studies and to (7)________ a new house. Another farmer said he's got the first (8)' ________ crop' of his life this year. The 53-year-old used to grow red gram on his (9)_______ field. "But thanks to a government project, my village tank is full, and I could (10)_________ paddy in the Rabi season." He reaped 66 quintals from his two acres.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank 4.

Option 1: next

Option 2: first

Option 3: last

Option 4: future


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: first


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Using "first" in this sentence indicates that the speaker was experiencing doubts when trying organic cotton cultivation for the very first time. It implies a new experience or venture for the speaker, highlighting that the uncertainty or hesitation was due to it being an untried or new approach for them.

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