Multiple choice

Fill blank (x).

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. considered

  2. assumed

  3. endorsed

  4. supported
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Explanation

Here, 'considered' is the correct option as it implies thinking or believing (carefully about the black jaguar as a separate species) before making a decision. To assume is to suppose without any proof, to endorse is to declare the approval publically and to support is to bear the weight or maintain.

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