ibps-rrb-os1 2024 · Question 206 of 270
Reading Comprehension
Let's analyze the options for blank (F) in the sentence: "HeLa cells have been vital for countless scientific breakthroughs, from developing the polio vaccine to advancing cancer research, _(F) the essential role of cellular biology in modern medicine." (a) Manifesting • Meaning in English: Showing or demonstrating something clearly. • Meaning in Hindi: प्रकट करना या प्रिदशकत करना। • Correct or Incorrect: Incorrect. While "manifesting" means showing something clearly, it doesn't fit the context well because we are looking for a word that emphasizes the importance or role of cellular biology. (b) Highlighting • Meaning in English: Drawing special attention to or emphasizing something. • Meaning in Hindi: उिागर करना या ध्यान आकदषकत करना। • Correct or Incorrect: Correct. "Highlighting" is the most appropriate word, as it suggests that the breakthroughs emphasize or bring attention to the essential role of cellular biology in modern medicine. (c) Associating • Meaning in English: Connecting or linking something with another. • Meaning in Hindi: िोडना या सूंबूंध बनाना। • Correct or Incorrect: Incorrect. "Associating" implies a connection or link, but the sentence is more about emphasizing the importance of cellular biology rather than just making a connection. 66 www.bankersadda.com | Adda247 App (d) Fabricating • Meaning in English: Making or constructing something, often with artificial means. • Meaning in Hindi: गढ़ना या दनमाकण करना। • Correct or Incorrect: Incorrect. "Fabricating" means creating something, often in an artificial sense, which does not fit the context of emphasizing the significance of cellular biology. (e) Directing • Meaning in English: Guiding or managing a course of action. • Meaning in Hindi: दनिेदशत करना। • Correct or Incorrect: Incorrect. "Directing" doesn't make sense here because the sentence is not about guiding or controlling but about emphasizing the role of cellular biology. Final Answer: The most appropriate word for blank (F) is (b) highlighting.
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