DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage carefully and select the most suitable option form each list according to the corresponding number in the passage. |
PASSAGE - 2 |
1. The Thar Desert (also designated as the Great Indian Desert) |
2. is a large, arid region in the nothwestern part of the Indian |
3. subcontinent. It forms a natural boundary that runs along the |
4. border between India and Pakistan. Life in this arid region is |
5. quite rich in relation to other dserts. Some wildlife species, |
6. which are fast vanishing in other parts of India, are found in |
7. this desert in large numbers. These include the Blakbuck and |
8. the Indian Gazelle. The region is a haven for many migratory |
9. and inhabitant birds including the national bird of India, the |
10. Indian Peaflowl. Biolagists believe that there are many |
11. undiscovered species inhabiting this great desert and |
12. regularly carry out expenditions in the hope of locating one. |
In line 8, the word 'haven' could best be replaced with |
A) conservatory
B) place of captivity
C) hideout
D) sanctuary
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
Sanctuary which means refuge or safety from pursuit, persecution, or other danger may well replace the word 'haven' which also means a place of safety or refuge. Other options do not match in the meaning.You need to login to perform this action.
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