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IEO International English Olympiad VIP Practice Exam
IEO — The International English Olympiad (IEO) is conducted annually by the Science Olympiad Foundation (SOF) for students in Classes 1–12 across India and abroad; the upper-secondary level (Classes 9–12) consists of 50 MCQ questions across four sections — Word and Structure Knowledge, Reading, Spoken and Written Expression, and an Achievers Section — with a 60-minute time limit and typically a 60% qualifying threshold.
28
Questions
60m
Time Limit
60.00%
To Pass
Question 1 of 28👑 VIP
Read the following passage and answer the question. 'The concept of sustainable tourism has gained traction in recent decades as the detrimental effects of mass tourism on fragile ecosystems have become undeniable. Pristine coastlines, once teeming with marine biodiversity, are now littered with plastic debris, while ancient monuments are worn thin by the relentless footfall of millions of visitors annually. Proponents of sustainable tourism argue that a paradigm shift is not merely desirable but imperative — one that places ecological preservation and community welfare above short-term economic gain.' Which word is closest in meaning to 'detrimental' as used in the passage?
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