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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill each blank.
There is a fantastic body of evidence which indicates that (1) ________ brings down the stress chemical and it enhances (2) ________ happiness chemical. The videos of medicos (3) ________ in hospital corridors have helped us (4) ________ in these gloomy times. Indeed optimism and (5) ________ are the need of the hour.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

  1. A
    crying
  2. B
    hiding
  3. C
    dancing
  4. D
    operating

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The passage talks about reducing stress, raising happiness chemicals, and staying optimistic during gloomy times. The phrase "videos of medicos ________ in hospital corridors" refers to viral uplifting videos (which commonly feature doctors dancing to spread cheer). Hence, dancing fits the cheerful and stress-busting context perfectly.

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill each blank.
There is a fantastic body of evidence which indicates that (1) ________ brings down the stress chemical and it enhances (2) ________ happiness chemical. The videos of medicos (3) ________ in hospital corridors have helped us (4) ________ in these gloomy times. Indeed optimism and (5) ________ are the need of the hour.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A
crying
B
hiding
C
dancing
D
operating

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