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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 7.

Option 1: develop

Option 2: establish

Option 3: build

Option 4: create


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: build


Solution : The most appropriate choice is the third option.

Explanation: The context suggests that the farmer wants to use the money from selling his cotton to "build" a new house. "Build" fits well in the context of using funds to construct or make a new house, which aligns with the farmer's intention to utilise the money for this purpose.

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