IBPS PO 2025 · Question 177 of 200

Find the next term in the series: 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ?

1. A35
2. B38
3. C39
4. D36
5. E37 In the following passage, some words have been blanked out. For each blank, choose the most appropriate option from the five given. Telemedicine, once considered a niche convenience, has rapidly ___(1)___ into a mainstream component of healthcare delivery. Patients in remote areas who once had to ___(2)___ long distances for a routine consultation can now speak with a specialist within minutes. This shift has undeniably ___(3)___ access to care, yet it has also raised concerns about the quality of diagnoses made without a physical examination. Physicians warn that certain conditions simply cannot be ___(4)___ reliably over a video call, and that over-reliance on remote consultations could cause serious symptoms to be missed. Health authorities are therefore under pressure to ___(5)___ clear guidelines that specify which conditions are appropriate for virtual care and which still require an in-person visit.Correct