Multiple choice

Directions: In each of the following sentences, part/parts of the sentence is/are left blank. Beneath each sentence four different ways of completing the sentence are indicated. Choose the word / phrase that best completes the sentence.

The life-history of some of the past Indian freedom leaders amply shows how a mix of resilience and __________ helped them __________ their obstacles before achieving the pinnacle of glory.

  1. fortitude, win over

  2. will-power, procrastinate

  3. fortitude, surmount

  4. determination, rectify
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Option C is correct: 'fortitude' means courage in pain or adversity, which helps 'surmount' (overcome) obstacles. 'Win over' is too vague; 'procrastinate' means delay (opposite of what's needed); 'rectify' means correct, which doesn't collocate well with obstacles. The sentence describes how resilience and mental strength enabled freedom fighters to overcome challenges.

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