Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3 ........

English Language (CGL) Fill in the blanks

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Not a year passes without a controversy over the national sports awards. The debate that (1)__________ every year following the
announcement of the (2)__________ often leads to accusations of bias, regionalism and manipulations. (3)___________ to the Sports
Minister and Chief Ministers and (4)___________by the politicians have all become part of the (5)_____________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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SSC CGL 18th April 2022 Shift-2

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Delegations

Exhibitions

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Explanation:

- The passage talks about the controversy that arises annually regarding national sports awards.

- It mentions that this controversy often leads to accusations and blames, suggesting frequent acts of lobbying and appeals.

Analyzing Each Option for Blank 3:

- Illustrations: This refers to visual explanations or examples, which doesn't fit the context of appeals or lobbying to authorities.

- Representations: This fits well as it refers to formal requests or appeals made to the authorities, which aligns with the act of lobbying or contacting ministers in the passage.

- Delegations: This means a group of representatives, which doesn't quite capture the act of making petitions or appeals to ministers.

- Exhibitions: This refers to displays or shows, which is not suitable in the context of making appeals to authorities.