Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
A submerged memory half rose in the king's (1)_______and sank again. Around him he could hear murmurs, courtiers (2)________who the stranger was, He (3)________a councillor to lead the (4)______to the treasury, where each day gifts (5)________to the needy, but the brahmin shook off the man's hand.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.
Option 1: friend
Option 2: sage
Option 3: businessman
Option 4: stranger
Correct Answer: stranger
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation :
In the given context, the correct choice is someone unfamiliar or unknown, represented by the term "stranger." The passage suggests that the king selected someone unknown to lead the people to the treasury. This choice aligns with the narrative and the subsequent action of the Brahmin shaking off the man's hand, emphasising the unfamiliarity of the chosen person.
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