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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 number.

In winter, when the snow (1)______ the higher ranges, the Himalayan bears come to (2)______ altitudes in search of food. Sometimes they forage (3)_______ the fields and because they are short-sighted and (4)______ of anything that moves, they can be (5)______. But, like most wild animals, they (6)_______ humans as much as possible. Village folk (7)______ advise me to run downhill if (8)______ by a bear. They say bears find it easier to run uphill (9)______ down. I am glad that I am (10)______ to be chased by a bear and will happily skip the experience.

Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank No. 1.

Option 1: screens

Option 2: covers

Option 3: spreads

Option 4: shields


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: covers


Solution : The second option is the correct answer.

The context of the passage suggests that in winter, when the snow is present, the Himalayan bears come to higher altitudes in search of food. The word, covers makes sense in this context, as snow covering the higher ranges is a common occurrence in winter.

Therefore, the correct answer is covers.

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