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Multiple Choice Questions

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

English Language (RRB-B) Cloze test

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

Explanation:

- Seed dispersers: Elephants are known for spreading seeds across vast distances, aiding plant diversity. This is the correct answer.

- Seed collectors: Elephants typically don't collect seeds; they disperse them through their dung.

- Seed makers: Plants, not elephants, are responsible for seed production.

- Seed eaters: While elephants may eat plants and fruits, their role in the ecosystem is more about dispersing seeds rather than simply consuming them.

The statement starts with explaining that elephants contribute significantly to ecosystems by redistributing seeds. Without them, certain plant species may not regenerate because they've evolved to rely on elephants for seed dispersal. Elephants' adaptive nature helps them thrive in various environments, maintaining ecological balance.

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