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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.

The locust is an insect that belongs to the family of grasshoppers. These insects are essentially harmless (1)__________they meet certain circumstances under which they (2) _________more abundant and change their behaviour. India, Pakistan and Iran (3)_____________currently thinking over the locust plague threat (4) _________over their economies. When these locusts meet (5) __________environmental conditions, they become gregarious and (6) __________breeding abundantly. With their population becoming (7) _________, they form swarms and keep moving (8) ___________areas damaging the crops. These swarms attacking (9) ____________and thereby devastating the entire agricultural economy is (10) ____________is commonly referred to as locust plague.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option for blank no. 4.

Option 1: staying

Option 2: leaving

Option 3: lingering

Option 4: remaining


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Correct Answer: lingering


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

The term lingering in this context implies that the locust plague threat is persisting or remaining over the economies of India, Pakistan, and Iran. It suggests a continuing and potentially concerning impact on their economic situations.

Therefore, the right answer is lingering.

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