Fill blank (vi).

Directions: The following paragraph has some blanks, each of which has been numbered.

Lotus, botanically known as Nelumbo nucifera, is the __(i)__ flower of India. The most __(ii)__ thing about lotus is that even though it __(iii)__ in murky water, it is __(iv)__ by its impurity. The lotus flower is __(v)__ into two types: the red lotus flower and the white lotus flower. In India, the sacred lotus is legendary and religious mythology is __(vi)__ around it. On the other hand, the lotus __(vii)__ purity of heart and mind. It is basically an aquatic plant with wide floating leaves and __(viii)__ aromatic flowers which grow only in shallow waters. The best thing about lotus is that it is __(ix)__ and has many curative properties. The lotus flower symbolises divinity, fertility, wealth and knowledge, i.e. __(x)__ . It is also regarded as a symbol of triumph.