Direction: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. Passage: 'Seasonal winds are a natural phenomenon that (1)____________ weather patterns across the globe. These winds are caused by the sun's unequal heating of the earth's surface, which creates differences in temperature and pressure between different regions. The movement of air from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas causes seasonal winds to form, and their direction and intensity (2)______ depending on the region and season. One of the most significant seasonal winds is the monsoon, which affects large parts of South Asia during the summer months.' Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank_1.

Explanation

The correct answer is "affects." Key Points The verb "affects" means to have an influence on or cause a change in something. (किसी वस्‍तु या व्‍यक्ति के व्‍यवहार को प्रभावित करना; असर डालना) Example: Her personal problems seem to be affecting her work. It is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank because it fits the context of the sentence. The correct answer is Option 1. Correct passage: Seasonal winds are a natural phenomenon that affects weather patterns across the globe............... Additional Information Option 2 (calculates) means to determine mathematically. (गणना करना, हिसाब लगाना, परिकलन करना) Option 3 (collides) means to crash into or come into conflict with something. (गतिमान वस्‍तुओं का टकराना; टकराव होना) Option 4 (exaggerates) means to overstate or magnify something beyond its actual size or importance. ((किसी बात को) बढ़ा-चढ़ा कर कहना)