Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2 ........

English Language (CGL) Fill in the blanks

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most
appropriate option for each blank.
Comprehension:
Essaouira's origins stretch back to prehistoric times, and this spot on Morocco's Atlantic coast (1)______ a centre of culture and
commerce ever since. (2)______ centuries, the harbour town was an important trading post (3)______ both a seaport and as the northwestern terminus of a caravan (4)______ stretching across the desert to Timbuktu (5)______ Africa’s interior.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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Explanation:

- In the passage provided, the blank requires us to use a word that connects the concept of time and history.

- Option 1, "in," would imply being inside something, which doesn't quite fit with the historical implication of time.

- Option 2, "Above," suggests a physical or metaphorical higher position, which isn't suitable for the context involving a timeline.

- Option 3, "For," is correct as it is commonly used to indicate duration or a period of time over which something has occurred.

- Option 4, "At," typically refers to specific locations or points in time, which does not logically flow within the sentence structure related to long-standing historical significance.