Select the most appropriate option for blank No 3 ........

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:
The political condition of India in the eighteenth century was one of extreme disunity (1)______ the decline of the Mughal empire, no
(2)______ Indian power emerged to take its (3)______ in strength and prestige and to unite the (4)______ under a central authority. The
Marathas who rose (5)______ the position of pre-eminence among the new Indian states did not prove capable of fulfilling that task.

Select the most appropriate option for blank No. 3

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seat

place

niche

role

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Explanation:

- The passage discusses the political fragmentation of India during the eighteenth century, specifically after the Mughal empire's decline.

- Each option for blank number 3 has a different connotation, so identifying the most suitable word is key.

- Option 1: "seat" – Refers more to a physical or metaphorical position, typically occupied by a leader or authority.

- Option 2: "place" – Generally denotes a position or role after an event or change, fitting for implying the succession after an empire's decline.

- Option 3: "niche" – Suggests a specialized segment or role, often used more in ecological or economic contexts.

- Option 4: "role" – Points to a functional or expected activity, but doesn’t quite fit the context of a power C's emergence.

- The context is about an overarching power succeeding the Mughals. "Place" is most fitting as it conveys taking over a grander status or position in society.

Answer: Option 2 - place