Read the following passage and answer the following questions: A team of…
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Read the following passage and answer the following questions:
A team of researchers led by Professor Udit Bhatia, including Raviraj Dave and Srikrishnan Siva Subramanian, from the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) has developed an integrated predictive model to accurately understand and assess the real magnitude of heavy rainfall-induced damages in road transport networks. This hazard model can help administrators identify the ‘hotspots’ which should be reinforced and protected to solve highway-flooding issues and minimise the socio-economic disruptions. The research team use satellite(A)/ imageries, ingeniously developed(B)/ landslide and debris flow models(C), and state-of-the-art flood predictions models to predict the occurrence time and geographical locations that have a high susceptibility to the simultaneous occurrence of flooding, landslides and debris flow events after heavy rainfall episodes.
Question:
What is the most likely synonym of the word 'Integrated'?
- A.
Segregated
- B.
Divorce
- C.
Fused
- D.
Sequester
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Correct answer: C
Solution: The correct answer is "Fused."
Why this is correct: The word "integrated" means having various parts linked, combined, or coordinated into a whole. "Fused" means joined or blended to form a single entity, which matches this sense. In the passage, the predictive model combines multiple data sources and models, so "fused" appropriately captures that combined nature.
Examples:
Integrated: with various parts or aspects linked or coordinated.
Fused: joined or blended to form a single entity (matches "integrated").
Why the other choices are not correct:
Segregated: means set apart or divided—essentially the opposite of integrated.
Divorce: denotes separation (commonly of people or things that were connected), not joining or combining.
Sequester: means to isolate or hide away, implying separation rather than combination.
Final note: "Fused" best captures the idea of combining multiple parts into a coordinated whole, so it is the most appropriate synonym for "integrated" in this context.
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