Directions: In this section an underlined word has been used variously in three sentences S1, S2 and S3. You are required to determine in how many sentences has the word been used correctly, and mark your answer from the options (a), (b) or (c) given below. If the word has not been correctly used in any one or more of the given sentences mark your response as (d).
S1: The Gangetic plains are blessed with historically-significant fecundity on account of its rich soil.
S2: The couple sought blessings at the temple that was believed to possess the power to transform childlessness into fecundity.
S3: The grass across the prairies made the landscape appear particularly fecund, with cattle grazing by the thousands.
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The correct answer is option 3 The sentence should be: "The grass across the prairies made the landscape appear particularly fecund, with cattle grazing by the thousands (S3). The Gangetic plains are blessed with historically-significant fecundity on account of its rich soil (S1). The couple sought blessings at the temple that was believed to possess the power to transform childlessness into fecundity (S2)." Explanation: - **S3** introduces the idea of fecundity as it relates to the landscape. - **S1** explains the fecundity of the Gangetic plains. - **S2** shifts focus to human fecundity and blessings at a temple. Thus, the answer is **Option 3.**
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