Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (vi).

Directions: Read the following paragraph carefully.

God (i) ______ man in his own image. Man is thus the (ii) ______ manifestation of Divinity on earth. As Gandhi ji said, “The only way to (iii) _____ God is to see Him in His creation and be one with it.” We cannot hope to know God unless (iv) ____ try to know man first. We can know man only (v) ______ man. And the (vi) _____ and the most advantageous point from where we can start, (vii) ______ knowledge (viii) _____ man, is ourselves.

  1. nearest

  2. near

  3. nearby

  4. nearer
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The superlative "nearest" is correct because it's paired with "most" in the superlative structure: "And the (vi) _____ and the most advantageous point." Superlatives describe the highest degree and require "the." "Near" is positive form, "nearby" is an adjective/adverb of proximity, and "nearer" is comparative (would need "than"). Only "nearest" fits the superlative context.

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