1) Explanation

Let's break down the sentence blank by blank, looking for logical consistency and clues from the surrounding context. The sentence presents a contrast between a "widespread belief" about pandas and the reality of their behavior.
- "Photographs and toys lend credence to a widespread belief that the panda bear is (i)
$\qquad$ animal;..."
- "Lend credence" means to give belief or trust to something.
- "Photographs and toys" typically depict pandas as cute, cuddly, and harmless.
- So, Blank (i) should describe a quality that pandas are believed to possess, based on these depictions.
- "...however, this (ii) $\qquad$ belief has led to numerous attacks on people attempting to approach pandas in zoos."
- "However" signals a contrast. The reality (numerous attacks) contradicts the widespread belief.
- Therefore, Blank (ii) must describe the nature of this "widespread belief" in light of the contradictory evidence (attacks). It must be a false, misleading, or incorrect belief.

Let's evaluate the given options:
- Blank (i): What quality do photos and toys suggest about pandas?
- A. an endangered: While pandas are endangered, photos and toys don't inherently "lend credence" to this specific fact. They portray their appearance and perceived temperament.
- B. a docile: Docile means ready to accept control or instruction; submissive. This fits the image of a gentle, harmless, and easily managed animal, which is what photos and toys often convey.
- C. an elusive: Difficult to find, catch, or achieve. This describes their rarity in the wild, not their perceived temperament from photos/toys.

So, Blank (i) is B. a docile.

- Blank (ii): If the belief that pandas are docile leads to "numerous attacks," then the belief itself must be incorrect or false.
- D. pessimistic: Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. This describes a mindset, not the truthfulness of a belief.
- E. comical: Causing laughter; amusing. This doesn't describe the truthfulness of the belief.
- F. spurious: Not being what it purports to be; false or fake. This perfectly describes a belief that is not true, especially when contradicted by evidence (the attacks).

So, Blank (ii) is F. spurious.
Putting It Together:
"Photographs and toys lend credence to a widespread belief that the panda bear is a docile animal; however, this spurious belief has led to numerous attacks on people attempting to approach pandas in zoos."

This completed passage logically explains the contradiction between the popular perception of pandas and their actual behavior.

The final answer is $\(\mathrm{B}, \mathrm{F}\)$.