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Question : Comprehension:

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Nitrogen is essential to life (1)_____Earth. It is a component of all proteins, and it can be (2)________in all living systems. Nitrogen compounds are (3)__________in organic materials, foods, fertilisers, explosives, and poisons. Nitrogen is crucial to life, (4)_______in excess, it can also be (5)______to the environment.

Question:-

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.

Option 1: such

Option 2: because

Option 3: but

Option 4: if


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Correct Answer: but


Solution : The correct choice is the third option .

But is a conjunction that is used to introduce a contrasting idea or clause. This helps convey the intended meaning. Nitrogen is crucial to life, but in excess, it can damage the environment.

Therefore, the right word to fill in the blank is but .

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