Multiple choice

Fill blank (iii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

The politicians of today concentrate more on their self development than on the development of the nation. They adopt various (i) means in order to meet their self set goals. This (ii) approach is going to (iii) the future of the common people and the country as a whole. It seems that our political system has (iv) before time. The gory facts revealed by the media relating the political blunders made by the so called patriotic leaders make one (v). There is _(vi)_ in the argument that a complete (vii) of the political system needs to be done in order to excel both at the political and the personal end. The (viii) of such action can be ascertained only after its (ix) application and (x) in all political fields.

  1. impair

  2. bolster

  3. advance

  4. perk up

  5. occlude

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The self-centered approach is going to weaken or diminish (i.e. impair the growth of the country). It will not close off the growth. So, impair is a better option than occlude. The other options meaning increase in growth do not fit with the self-centered approach. So, option 1 is correct.