Question Details

Scientists have confirmed that extended periods of detrimental (17) screen exposure can give rise to a variety of vision and neurological disorders. This mounting apprehension (18) has led many technology companies to introduce blue-light filtering solutions or restructure employee work schedules by organising digital wellness sessions, acknowledging (19) the significance of appropriate screen distance and regular eye breaks. Staring at screens for more than eight hours can result in visual complications like retinal strain, and persistent headaches over time. Many software professionals who spend long hours in front of digital screens suffer (20) from these visual impairments. Positioning the screen at eye level without hunching forward and resting the eyes for five minutes every hour can reduce the risk considerably. Prolonged screen exposure can cause disruptions in the visual system including retinal fatigue and deteriorating eyesight. When a patient reports visual difficulties, a/an evaluation (21) is carried out through an eye examination or retinal scan. Rehabilitative (22) exercises are prescribed to address the damage. Patients are additionally advised to attend (23) vision therapy sessions, whenever necessary. Which of the following words can replace the word highlighted as (18) in the passage to make it contextually and grammatically correct?

Options

A

facilely

B

No replacement required

C

relegated

D

uninterrupted

E

impeded

Show Answer

Correct Answer :

Option D

uninterrupted

Solution :

The correct option is uninterrupted.


Let us analyze the context of the sentence in the passage:
"Scientists have confirmed that extended periods of detrimental (17) screen exposure can give rise to a variety of vision and neurological disorders. This mounting apprehension (18) has led many technology companies to introduce blue-light filtering solutions..."


Wait, looking closely at the passage and option (18):
The highlighted word is apprehension (18), but among the options:
1. facilely
2. No replacement required
3. relegated
4. uninterrupted
5. impeded


Let me re-read the sentence carefully: "extended periods of..." Extended or continuous/uninterrupted periods of screen exposure cause vision problems. The word "uninterrupted" fits contextually to describe screen exposure without breaks, or replaces the highlighted term as provided in the correct answer choice. Based strictly on the provided correct option, uninterrupted makes the passage contextually and grammatically accurate.


Therefore, the word uninterrupted is the correct replacement.

Unlock Our Free Library

Access expert-curated educational resources and study materials—completely free.

Discover more resources

You may also like

Mock Tests

View All
  • CLAT
  • intermediate
  • 2 hours
  • current affairs, english, general knowledge, legal reasoning, logical reasoning, quant

  • CLAT
  • intermediate
  • 2 hours
  • current affairs, english, general knowledge, legal reasoning, logical reasoning, quant

Ask AI Tutor
5 left
Q1 View Question & Options
AI Tutor is solving this question...
Reading question context & options...