Direction: Select the correct pair of homonyms to fill in the blanks.

The river ______ provide a reserve ______ for minerals that enrich the soil’s fertility. 

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  1. right, right
  2. banks, bank
  3. band, band
  4. quail, quail

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Option 2 : banks, bank
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The correct answer is "banks, bank."

Key Points

  • The first blank needs the word "banks."
  • "Banks" refers to the sides of a river. (एक नदी के किनारे)
    • Example: She visited the river banks.
  • "Bank" refers to a reserve or storage of something. (किसी चीज़ का आरक्षित या भण्डार)
    • ExampleI need to go to the bank.
  • The sentence is referring to the river's banks providing a reserve bank for minerals that enrich the soil.
  • The correct answer is Option 2.
     

Correct sentenceThe river banks provide a reserve bank for minerals that enrich the soil’s fertility. 

Additional Information

  • Option 1: "Right" refers to correct or the opposite of left. (सही या बाएँ का विपरीत)
  • Option 3: "Band" refers to a group of musicians or a strip of material. (संगीतकारों का एक समूह या सामग्री की एक पट्टी)
  • Option 4: "Quail" refers to a type of bird. (एक प्रकार का पक्षी)
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