CPO 22: Date: 09/11/2022, Shift 1 previous year paper English Language PDF

Question 1

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Heart and soul

Options

A

Front to front

B

With complete honesty

C

With all the effort you can put

D

Feeling sympathy for someone

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

With all the effort you can put

Question 2

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Dull

Options

A

Coloured

B

Youthful

C

Clever

D

Bright

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Bright

Question 3

Identify the correct antonym for the following word.

With her spry and athletic build, she won the race easily.

Options

A

Workaholic

B

Sleuth

C

Lethargic

D

Agile

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Lethargic

Question 4

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

Spurious medicine can be fatal to the patient.

Options

A

Virtuous

B

Genuine

C

Contemptuous

D

Inferior

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Genuine

Question 5

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’.

As Simon had already been to the park, he lead the way for the other children.

Options

A

leading the way

B

lead away

C

No substitution required

D

led the way

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

led the way

Question 6

Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the italicised word.
The smoke was bothering me, and I didn't want to ruin the party for all of you, so I simply walked home.

Options

A

fix

B

recover

C

revamp

D

despoil

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

despoil

Question 7

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word in the given sentence.

China expects to welcome back Indian students to resume their studies in the country.

Options

A

usher

B

announce

C

cease

D

presume

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

cease

Question 8

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Cutting corners

Options

A

Cutting the edges to make it small and round

B

Stitching clothes with a unique design

C

Investing in MNCs to get better returns and exchange

D

Doing something poorly in order to save time or money

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Doing something poorly in order to save time or money

Question 9

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.
The pyramids that you see in Egypt were built by the Pharoh dynasties who ruled the ancient kingdom of Egypt for thousands of years.

Options

A

 Strategy

B

Pharoh

C

 Fulfillment

D

 Ensure

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Pharoh

Question 10

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
Call it a day

Options

A

Call it as a bad day

B

Call it as a good and productive day

C

Stop working on something

D

Stop thinking in daytime

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Stop working on something

Question 11

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Asperity

Options

A

Acridity

B

Civility

C

Virility

D

Curiosity

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Civility

Question 12

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
With two toddlers to handle and no house help at her disposal, Shilpa can never put her house in apple-pie order.

Options

A

Completely messy

B

Ready for guests

C

Completely arranged

D

Smell-proof

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Completely arranged

Question 13

Select the most appropriate phrase for the underlined segment in the given sentence.

They are rivals and cannot work together in harmony

Options

A

Put down

B

Pull together

C

Make up

D

Potter about

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Pull together

Question 14

Select the correct meaning of the idiom in bold and italics.
I had a close shave this morning – my car was hit badly by a bull.

Options

A

In a position where one might receive severe criticism

B

To be carrying a wild look

C

A narrow escape

D

To request someone to stay calm and not get annoyed

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

A narrow escape

Question 15

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Manipulate

B

Stippulate

C

Postulate

D

Calculate

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Stippulate

Question 16

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

When the weather is hot, I will like to eat ice cream.

Options

A

I should like to eat

B

I liked to eat

C

I shall like to eat

D

I like to eat

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

I like to eat

Question 17

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.
The investors were / put off by the dirty / visage of the workshop.

Options

A

visage of the workshop

B

put off by the dirty

C

The investors were

D

No error

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

No error

Question 18

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
It is nothing else than / sheer foolishness that / you have decided / to resign.

Options

A

It is nothing else than

B

you have decided

C

to resign

D

sheer foolishness that

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

It is nothing else than

Question 19

Select the most appropriate idiom from the following options that can substitute the underlined part of the given sentence.
He is the most successful businessman. One of his traits is to take risk. 

Options

A

Fill somebody’s shoes

B

Talk through his hat 

C

Tighten his belt 

D

Throw caution to the wind

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Throw caution to the wind

Question 20

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To make matters worse

Options

A

Matters can be worse

B

Sometimes situation can become worse

C

No matter can become worse

D

Make the situation worse

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Make the situation worse

Question 21

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence.
Blue blood is not necessarily a guarantee of one’s public decorum.

Options

A

A person belonging to a high family

B

A person belonging to an honest family

C

A person belonging to a poor family

D

A person belonging to a middle-class family

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

A person belonging to a high family

Question 22

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

Scanty

Options

A

Abundant

B

Paltry

C

Nasty

D

Expedient

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Abundant

Question 23

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A place for storage of arms and ammunition

Options

A

Granary

B

Arsenal

C

Wardrobe

D

Warehouse

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Arsenal

Question 24

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

Options

A

Poignant

B

Pungent

C

Impactful

D

Unaffecting

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Poignant

Question 25

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words/phrase.

Showing astute powers of judgement; clever and judicious

Options

A

Shriek

B

Shrike

C

Shrewd

D

Shrift

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Shrewd

Question 26

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Profitable, yielding financial gain

Options

A

Ludicrous

B

Lucrative 

C

Luddite 

D

Lugger 

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Lucrative 

Question 27

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Abstruse 

B

Incision 

C

Abyssal 

D

Abcission 

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Abcission 

Question 28

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Some people are in the habit of sharing________ and bull story on unsuitable occasions.

Options

A

rooster

B

wolf

C

fox

D

cock

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

cock

Question 29

Identify the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.
The graduate students have discovered that they can address issues more effectually through letter writing campaignes and not through public demonstrations.

Options

A

discovered

B

address

C

campaignes

D

demonstrations

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

campaignes

Question 30

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Emulate

Options

A

Bash

B

Respect

C

Spoilt

D

Neglect

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Neglect

Question 31

Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the italicised word.
Colossal granite obelisks were erected by only a few kings.

Options

A

Minute

B

Minuscule

C

Lilliputian

D

Gigantic

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Gigantic

Question 32

Read the given sentence and select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the word ‘Deplete’ from the following options.

Depletion of old things has become a fancy business as it brings back old memories but at a high cost.

Options

A

restore

B

high

C

fancy

D

old

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

restore

Question 33

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

Antonio Stradivari was an Italian who is being made wonderful violins.

Options

A

who have made wonderful

B

who made wonderful

C

who is made wonderful

D

who makes wonderful

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

who made wonderful

Question 34

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.

I enjoy to be laugh at my little brother.

Options

A

enjoy laughing at

B

have enjoy laughing at

C

am enjoy to laughing at

D

enjoy laughed at

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

enjoy laughing at

Question 35

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

One who does a thing for pleasure and not as a profession

Options

A

Professional

B

Ascetic

C

Amateur

D

Performer

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

Amateur

Question 36

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

The entire environment was very hostile towards us.

Options

A

Accurate

B

Handy

C

Antagonistic

D

Favourable

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Favourable

Question 37

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.

His explanation is always concise.

Options

A

Lengthy

B

Intelligent

C

Precise

D

Frank

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

Lengthy

Question 38

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
One who takes a dark view of things

Options

A

Polyglot

B

Pedant

C

Periscope

D

Pessimist

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Pessimist

Question 39

The following sentence has been divided into parts. One of them may contain an error. Select the part that contains the error from the given options. If you don’t find any error, mark ‘No error’ as your answer.

Psychology has been / defined the scientific study of / human psyche and behaviour.

Options

A

No error

B

Psychology has been

C

defined the scientific study of

D

human psyche and behaviour

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

defined the scientific study of

Question 40

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Options

A

Innocuous

B

Affliction

C

Episcopal

D

Vocifirous

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

Vocifirous

Question 41

Comprehension:
Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.

Reservation is a part of 1________ action, which seeks to bring equality.
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’ of citizens. Article 15 of the Constitution 2________ discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the 3________ of socially and educationally backward classes or for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. The Bill seeks to amend Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’. Further, up to 10% of the seats may be 4________ for such sections for admission in educational institutions. Such reservation will not apply to minority educational institutions.
SubQuestion No : 41
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

Comprehension:
Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.

Reservation is a part of 1________ action, which seeks to bring equality.
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’ of citizens. Article 15 of the Constitution 2________ discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the 3________ of socially and educationally backward classes or for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. The Bill seeks to amend Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’. Further, up to 10% of the seats may be 4________ for such sections for admission in educational institutions. Such reservation will not apply to minority educational institutions.
SubQuestion No : 45
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

Options

A

advancement

B

postponement

C

enhancement

D

containment

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

advancement

Question 42

Comprehension:
Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.

Reservation is a part of 1________ action, which seeks to bring equality.
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’ of citizens. Article 15 of the Constitution 2________ discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the 3________ of socially and educationally backward classes or for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. The Bill seeks to amend Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’. Further, up to 10% of the seats may be 4________ for such sections for admission in educational institutions. Such reservation will not apply to minority educational institutions.
SubQuestion No : 42
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

Comprehension:
Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.

Reservation is a part of 1________ action, which seeks to bring equality.
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’ of citizens. Article 15 of the Constitution 2________ discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the 3________ of socially and educationally backward classes or for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. The Bill seeks to amend Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’. Further, up to 10% of the seats may be 4________ for such sections for admission in educational institutions. Such reservation will not apply to minority educational institutions.
SubQuestion No : 44
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

Options

A

conserved

B

preserved

C

deserved

D

reserved

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

reserved

Question 43

Comprehension:
Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.

Reservation is a part of 1________ action, which seeks to bring equality.
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’ of citizens. Article 15 of the Constitution 2________ discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the 3________ of socially and educationally backward classes or for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. The Bill seeks to amend Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’. Further, up to 10% of the seats may be 4________ for such sections for admission in educational institutions. Such reservation will not apply to minority educational institutions.
SubQuestion No : 43
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

Options

A

ineffective

B

effective

C

corrective

D

directive

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

corrective

Question 44

Comprehension:
Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.

Reservation is a part of 1________ action, which seeks to bring equality.
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’ of citizens. Article 15 of the Constitution 2________ discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the 3________ of socially and educationally backward classes or for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. The Bill seeks to amend Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’. Further, up to 10% of the seats may be 4________ for such sections for admission in educational institutions. Such reservation will not apply to minority educational institutions.
SubQuestion No : 44
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

Comprehension:
Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.

Reservation is a part of 1________ action, which seeks to bring equality.
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’ of citizens. Article 15 of the Constitution 2________ discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the 3________ of socially and educationally backward classes or for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. The Bill seeks to amend Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’. Further, up to 10% of the seats may be 4________ for such sections for admission in educational institutions. Such reservation will not apply to minority educational institutions.
SubQuestion No : 42
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

Options

A

inhibits

B

prohibits

C

exhibits

D

establishes

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

prohibits

Question 45

Comprehension:
Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.

Reservation is a part of 1________ action, which seeks to bring equality.
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’ of citizens. Article 15 of the Constitution 2________ discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the 3________ of socially and educationally backward classes or for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. The Bill seeks to amend Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’. Further, up to 10% of the seats may be 4________ for such sections for admission in educational institutions. Such reservation will not apply to minority educational institutions.
SubQuestion No : 45
Identify a suitable title for the passage above.

Comprehension:
Read the passage carefully and answer the following question.

Reservation is a part of 1________ action, which seeks to bring equality.
The Constitution (One Hundred and Twenty Fourth Amendment) Bill, 2019, seeks to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’ of citizens. Article 15 of the Constitution 2________ discrimination against any citizen on the grounds of race, religion, caste, sex or place of birth. However, the government may make special provisions for the 3________ of socially and educationally backward classes or for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes. The Bill seeks to amend Article 15 to additionally permit the government to provide for the advancement of ‘economically weaker sections’. Further, up to 10% of the seats may be 4________ for such sections for admission in educational institutions. Such reservation will not apply to minority educational institutions.
SubQuestion No : 41
Identify a suitable title for the passage above.

Options

A

Prohibition of discrimination

B

Reservation for Equality

C

Constitution (124^th Amendment) Bill 2019

D

Article 15

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

Reservation for Equality

Question 46

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.
A broad definition of wetlands (1)_______ ecosystems such as lakes and rivers, underground aquifers, swamps, coral reefs, and many others; but also, human-made artificial sites (2)_______ fishponds or reservoirs. Though they cover only around 6 per cent of the Earth’s land surface, 40 per cent of all plant and animal species live or breed in them.
Wetlands are also vital for human wellbeing and security. More than a billion people across the world depend on them for their livelihoods, about one in eight people on Earth. According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), these ecosystems are also the unsung heroes of the climate crisis. In fact, they (3)_______ more carbon than any other ecosystem, with peatlands alone storing twice (4)_______ all the world’s forests. And inland wetland ecosystems absorb excess water and help prevent floods and drought, something critical to help communities adapt to a changing climate.
In the words of Leticia Carvalho, Principal Coordinator for Marine and Freshwater at UNEP, healthy wetlands ‘punch above their weight in terms of benefits’. The theme for the very first World Day is “Wetlands Action for People and Nature”. It serves as an urgent call to act and to invest financial, human, and political capital, to save the world’s wetlands from disappearing altogether - and to restore those areas already lost. Wetlands are disappearing three times (5)_______ forests and are Earth’s most threatened ecosystem. In just 50 years - since 1970 - 35 per cent of the world’s wetlands have evaporated.
SubQuestion No : 46
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 1.

Options

A

omit

B

excludes

C

includes

D

leave out

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

includes

Question 47

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.
A broad definition of wetlands (1)_______ ecosystems such as lakes and rivers, underground aquifers, swamps, coral reefs, and many others; but also, human-made artificial sites (2)_______ fishponds or reservoirs. Though they cover only around 6 per cent of the Earth’s land surface, 40 per cent of all plant and animal species live or breed in them.
Wetlands are also vital for human wellbeing and security. More than a billion people across the world depend on them for their livelihoods, about one in eight people on Earth. According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), these ecosystems are also the unsung heroes of the climate crisis. In fact, they (3)_______ more carbon than any other ecosystem, with peatlands alone storing twice (4)_______ all the world’s forests. And inland wetland ecosystems absorb excess water and help prevent floods and drought, something critical to help communities adapt to a changing climate.
In the words of Leticia Carvalho, Principal Coordinator for Marine and Freshwater at UNEP, healthy wetlands ‘punch above their weight in terms of benefits’. The theme for the very first World Day is “Wetlands Action for People and Nature”. It serves as an urgent call to act and to invest financial, human, and political capital, to save the world’s wetlands from disappearing altogether - and to restore those areas already lost. Wetlands are disappearing three times (5)_______ forests and are Earth’s most threatened ecosystem. In just 50 years - since 1970 - 35 per cent of the world’s wetlands have evaporated.
SubQuestion No : 47
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 2.

Options

A

such as

B

as much as

C

much as

D

more as

Solution:

Correct Answer:

A

such as

Question 48

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.
A broad definition of wetlands (1)_______ ecosystems such as lakes and rivers, underground aquifers, swamps, coral reefs, and many others; but also, human-made artificial sites (2)_______ fishponds or reservoirs. Though they cover only around 6 per cent of the Earth’s land surface, 40 per cent of all plant and animal species live or breed in them.
Wetlands are also vital for human wellbeing and security. More than a billion people across the world depend on them for their livelihoods, about one in eight people on Earth. According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), these ecosystems are also the unsung heroes of the climate crisis. In fact, they (3)_______ more carbon than any other ecosystem, with peatlands alone storing twice (4)_______ all the world’s forests. And inland wetland ecosystems absorb excess water and help prevent floods and drought, something critical to help communities adapt to a changing climate.
In the words of Leticia Carvalho, Principal Coordinator for Marine and Freshwater at UNEP, healthy wetlands ‘punch above their weight in terms of benefits’. The theme for the very first World Day is “Wetlands Action for People and Nature”. It serves as an urgent call to act and to invest financial, human, and political capital, to save the world’s wetlands from disappearing altogether - and to restore those areas already lost. Wetlands are disappearing three times (5)_______ forests and are Earth’s most threatened ecosystem. In just 50 years - since 1970 - 35 per cent of the world’s wetlands have evaporated.
SubQuestion No : 48
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 3.

Options

A

has

B

have

C

stored

D

store

Solution:

Correct Answer:

D

store

Question 49

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.
A broad definition of wetlands (1)_______ ecosystems such as lakes and rivers, underground aquifers, swamps, coral reefs, and many others; but also, human-made artificial sites (2)_______ fishponds or reservoirs. Though they cover only around 6 per cent of the Earth’s land surface, 40 per cent of all plant and animal species live or breed in them.
Wetlands are also vital for human wellbeing and security. More than a billion people across the world depend on them for their livelihoods, about one in eight people on Earth. According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), these ecosystems are also the unsung heroes of the climate crisis. In fact, they (3)_______ more carbon than any other ecosystem, with peatlands alone storing twice (4)_______ all the world’s forests. And inland wetland ecosystems absorb excess water and help prevent floods and drought, something critical to help communities adapt to a changing climate.
In the words of Leticia Carvalho, Principal Coordinator for Marine and Freshwater at UNEP, healthy wetlands ‘punch above their weight in terms of benefits’. The theme for the very first World Day is “Wetlands Action for People and Nature”. It serves as an urgent call to act and to invest financial, human, and political capital, to save the world’s wetlands from disappearing altogether - and to restore those areas already lost. Wetlands are disappearing three times (5)_______ forests and are Earth’s most threatened ecosystem. In just 50 years - since 1970 - 35 per cent of the world’s wetlands have evaporated.
SubQuestion No : 49
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 4.

Options

A

as such as

B

as much as

C

as more as

D

as long as

Solution:

Correct Answer:

B

as much as

Question 50

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.
A broad definition of wetlands (1)_______ ecosystems such as lakes and rivers, underground aquifers, swamps, coral reefs, and many others; but also, human-made artificial sites (2)_______ fishponds or reservoirs. Though they cover only around 6 per cent of the Earth’s land surface, 40 per cent of all plant and animal species live or breed in them.
Wetlands are also vital for human wellbeing and security. More than a billion people across the world depend on them for their livelihoods, about one in eight people on Earth. According to the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), these ecosystems are also the unsung heroes of the climate crisis. In fact, they (3)_______ more carbon than any other ecosystem, with peatlands alone storing twice (4)_______ all the world’s forests. And inland wetland ecosystems absorb excess water and help prevent floods and drought, something critical to help communities adapt to a changing climate.
In the words of Leticia Carvalho, Principal Coordinator for Marine and Freshwater at UNEP, healthy wetlands ‘punch above their weight in terms of benefits’. The theme for the very first World Day is “Wetlands Action for People and Nature”. It serves as an urgent call to act and to invest financial, human, and political capital, to save the world’s wetlands from disappearing altogether - and to restore those areas already lost. Wetlands are disappearing three times (5)_______ forests and are Earth’s most threatened ecosystem. In just 50 years - since 1970 - 35 per cent of the world’s wetlands have evaporated.
SubQuestion No : 50
Select the most appropriate option to fill blank 5.

Options

A

fastest than

B

more than

C

faster than

D

much than

Solution:

Correct Answer:

C

faster than

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