Read the above passage and fill the blank (viii).

Directions: In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words/phrases are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate. So, is it possible to create an environment ____(i)____ to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent ___(ii)___ for India today. Massive problems in health, education, etc. ___(iii)___ be solved using a conventional approach, but ___(iv)___ creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and ___(v)___. There are several factors in India’s ___(vi)___. Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population ___(vii)___. While these ___(viii)___ innovation policy interventions certain additional steps are also required. These include ___(ix)___ investment in research and development by ___(x)___ the government and the private sector, easy transfer of technology from the academic world, etc. To fulfill its promise of being prosperous and to be at the forefront, India must be innovative.