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Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and
select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Five centuries after Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa (1503–19), the portrait hangs behind the bulletproof glass (1)_______ in the Louvre Museum and draws thousands of jostling spectators each day. It is the most famous painting in the world, and yet, when viewers manage to see the artwork up close, they are likely to be (2)________ by the small, subdued portrait of an ordinary woman. She’s dressed modestly in a translucent veil, dark robes, and
no jewellery. Much has been said about her smile and gaze, but viewers still might wonder what all the (3)_____ is about. Along with the mysteries of the sitter’s identity and her (4)________ look, the reason for the work’s popularity is one of its many conundrums.
Although many theories have attempted to pinpoint one reason for the art piece’s celebrity, the most compelling arguments insist that there is no one explanation. The Mona Lisa’s fame is the result of many chance circumstances combined with the painting’s (5)_______ appeal.
Question: Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 4.

Option 1: dark

Option 2: occult

Option 3: enigmatic

Option 4: murky


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: enigmatic


Solution : The third option is the correct choice.

Enigmatic suggests a depth of meaning and a sense of intentional mystery, describing the mysterious and puzzling look of the Mona Lisa. It conveys the sense of complexity and mystery surrounding the expression of the woman in the portrait.

The meanings of other options are as follows:

  • Dark: Shadowed, lacking illumination.
  • Occult: Supernatural or mystical.
  • Murky: Unclear or cloudy.

Therefore, the correct answer is enigmatic.

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