Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No 2 ........

English (CPO) Fill in the blanks

Instructions
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the altematives given. Select the most
appropriate option for each number.
Passage:
The last manmroths, who were very large elephant-like animals, lived as recently as 4,000 years ago. ......... (1) their well-preserved
bodies can be .......... (2)frozen in the tundra of Siberia. Because ........... (3) bodies were so well protected from decay ........... (4) the
permafrost, their genetic material remained intact. ........... (5) at Harvard University are researching ways to bring the marmnoth back to
life.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2.

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SSC CPO 14th-March-2019-Shift-2

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unearthed

uncovered

found

got

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Explanation:

- The sentence talks about mammoth bodies being "discovered" in Siberia's tundra. The term needed is one that conveys the idea of discovery.

- Option 1: unearthed - This means being dug up from the ground. It fits in contexts where something buried is found.

- Option 2: uncovered - This indicates removing a cover to reveal something. It's often used metaphorically, not necessarily for physical objects.

- Option 3: found - This is a straightforward term for discovering something. It’s appropriate for items that are located or discovered, simple and direct.

- Option 4: got - This word is informal and doesn't fit well with the context of scientific or discovery-related matters.