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Question : Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.

The oil in the diya symbolises the dirt in the human mind such as greed, ______, hate, etc.

Option 1: envy

Option 2: slavery

Option 3: joy

Option 4: merry


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Answer (1)
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Correct Answer: envy


Solution : The first option is the correct choice.

In the given sentence, the oil in the diya is used as a symbol to represent certain negative qualities or impurities in the human mind. The sentence mentions greed and hate as examples, and envy is another negative emotion that fits well in the context. Envy refers to one's attitude towards the possession or attainments of others.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

Slavery: It denotes the condition of being enslaved, held, or owned as human chattel or property; bondage

Joy: It denotes happiness.

Merry: It denotes being full of joy or high spirits.

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