Gate 2010 verbal ability q 58
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The document discusses choosing the most appropriate word to complete the sentence "If we manage to ______ our natural resources, we would leave a better planet for our children." It provides context for each word choice: uphold refers to values, restrain means to control oneself, cherish means to treasure memories, and conserve means to protect or save for later use. The correct and most appropriate choice is "conserve" as it refers to managing and protecting natural resources so future generations can also benefit from them.
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Gate 2010 verbal ability q 58
- 1. GATE 2010 VERBAL ABILITY ECE Q 58
- 2. 58 Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: If we manage to ________ our natural resources, we would leave a better planet for our children. (A) uphold (B) restrain (C) cherish (D) conserve.
- 3. Alice found that all animals also uphold values.
- 4. She could not restrain herself from exclaiming in wonder.
- 5. She wanted to cherish the memories of her childhood.
- 6. She propagated the idea that we should conserve nature.
- 7. Let us learn to conserve our natural resources.