Multiple choice

Fill blank (ii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

In jaguars, the mutation is (i)_______. Hence, black jaguars can (ii)_______ both black and (iii)______ cubs, but spotted jaguars only (iv)_______ spotted cubs when bred together. In leopards, the (v)_______ is recessive and some spotted leopards can produce the black cubs if both (vi)________ carry the gene in hidden form, while black leopards always breed true when mated together. In (vii)______ mounted specimens, black leopards often (viii)_______ to a rusty color, but black jaguars fade to chocolate brown. (ix)_______ black jaguar was (x)________ a separate species by indigenous people.

  1. produce

  2. outgrow

  3. harvest

  4. attain
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Explanation

Here, 'produce' is the correct option as it means to create or to generate. Other options are irrelevant in this context. 'Outgrow' is to grow too large or too mature, 'harvest' is the process or period of gathering the crop and to 'attain' is to succeed in achieving something.

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