Directions: The following question has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits in the context of the sentence.
Having _____________ this victory, New Delhi must now chart the future course of its _____________ with Pakistan.
secured, relations
Correct Answerlost, promotions
Incorrect Answerfortified, facilities
Incorrect Answerexpressed, viewership
Incorrect Answerenhanced, brotherhood
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
In the context of the sentence, "secured" or "fortified" can fit the first blank and this eliminates options B, D and E. Further, as the aforementioned victory has already been taken care of, New Delhi has to decide on the type of future ‘associations’ with Pakistan. Hence "relations" is the most appropriate choice for the second blank. Thus, option C gets eliminated as well.
Option A is hence the correct answer.
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By: Brijesh Kumar