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_2.

Explanation

The correct answer is "vary." Key Points "Vary" means to change or differ from one another. ((एक ही प्रकार की वस्‍तुओं के समूह का) एक-दूसरे से भिन्‍न होना) Example: The prices of vegetables vary according to the season. It is the most appropriate option to fill in the blank, as it fits the context of the sentence. The correct answer is Option 4. Correct passage: Seasonal winds are a natural phenomenon that affects 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 vary depending ......... Additional Information Fluctuate means to change frequently or irregularly. ((क़ीमतों और संख्‍याओं या जनभावनाओं में) बार-बार उतार-चढ़ाव होना) Transform means to change completely in form or nature. (किसी व्यक्ति या वस्‍तु को पूरी तरह बदल देना (विशेषतया उसमें सुधार लाते हुए), (का) रूपांतरण कर देना) Mutate means to undergo a genetic change or mutation. ((आनुवंशिकता में परिवर्तन के कारण) नवीन रूप या संरचना का विकास होना या उसे विकसित करना, उत्‍परिवर्तन होना, करना)