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.
All state universities and colleges in Uttar Pradesh, one of the (1)________ in India, will now (2)______ a "save water" ritual named 'Jal Bharo' in place of 'lamp lighting' to inaugurate their annual convocations. The governor of the state, who is also chancellor of state universities, instructed that every university and college in the state should install rainwater harvesting plants on its campus. 'Jal Bharo' signifies (3)_______ the vision of 'Jal Shakti'. This ceremony symbolises the (4)________ importance of water conservation, whereas the lamp lighting ceremony symbolised removing darkness through education and spreading the light of learning. It is really a (5)________ initiative. Every educational institute in India should ensure to save and recharge groundwater by installing rainwater harvesting plants. These kinds of initiatives provide awareness of using and saving water, the elixir of life.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
Option 1: holding
Option 2: proceeding
Option 3: moving
Option 4: strengthening
Correct Answer: strengthening
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
The phrase "Jal Bharo" is used to symbolise and strengthen the vision of "Jal Shakti". Strengthening means becoming stronger.
The meanings of the other options are as follows:
- Holding : This doesn't fit the context, as the ceremony is more about symbolising and expressing than holding.
- Proceeding : This doesn't convey the idea of symbolising the vision of "Jal Shakti".
- Moving : While "moving" might be associated with progress, it doesn't capture the meaning of symbolising or expressing the vision.
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