Multiple choice

Directions: For the following question, select the option that best replaces the parenthesis in the given paragraph.
“Reconciliation will take time, but the efforts must be made, I am convinced it will be worthwhile for more than one billion inhabitants of the two countries”, she said addressing the joint session of the Pakistani Parliament here. Appreciating the recent efforts of both sides to sort out contentious issues, she said, ''It brings friends of both countries only pleasure to see the commitment both have made this year to solve contentious issues through talks.'' (.), said the Queen, who is on a 12-day visit to Pakistan and India.

  1. ''It is surely right on this 50th anniversary of independence of both countries to take stock and renew efforts to end historic disagreements.''

  2. ''But first you should change the number of people killed in Jallianwala Bagh massacre.''

  3. ''I shall not be able to apologize for the killings in the past.''

  4. ''I am definitely willing to condemn the actions of General Dyer.''
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A Correct answer
Explanation

As in whole passage, Queen has been shown talking about relations between India and Pakistan. So, suitable substitution should only concentrate on relations between two countries and nothing else. This makes option (1) as correct answer to this question.

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