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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. Comprehension: M. Ananda Kumar, scientist, Nature Conservation Foundation says that elephants are "engineers of the eco-system. He explains : they are seed (1)_____ . Forests without (2)_____ have been observed to not have young (3)_____ at all. This is because (4)_____ species disperse seeds only through elephants." The animals are phenomenal at (5)_____ themselves to new ecological conditions and negotiating a problem.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.(1)
collectors
makers
eaters
dispersers
- The passage discusses the role of elephants as "engineers of the ecosystem," particularly emphasizing their importance in seed dispersion.
- Option 1: collectors - This implies gathering seeds but not necessarily spreading them, which does not fit the ecological role described.
- Option 2: makers - Suggests producing seeds, which is not the role of elephants in the ecosystem.
- Option 3: eaters - Refers to consuming seeds, but does not highlight their role in spreading seeds in the ecosystem.
- Option 4: dispersers - This correctly describes elephants' ecological role in spreading seeds, enhancing forest regeneration and diversity.
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