Question : There are few words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.
Even when one experience the 1) ________________ of scintillating heat and the thick cloud of dust in Delhi ,the mural is impossible to miss. Different shades of pinks, blues, greens and yellows seems to pop off the wall, these coming of different colours together form a 2) ________________ scene of representing equality, and splashed across in the middle of the mural is inscribed a slogan designed to challenge the male-dominated society of India. “The future is femme,” it 3) ________________.
This wonderful artwork can be seen at the entrance of this year’s India art fair. The art fair which is considered to be country’s largest event 4) ________________ Indian artists and galleries will open for the public in Delhi this weekend after a two-year 5) ________________ which was caused due to the pandemic.
Choose the correct word to be used in blank 3
Option 1: cosmopolitan
Option 2: approaches
Option 3: declares
Option 4: retrograde
Correct Answer:
declares
Solution : The correct answer is declares.
“The future is femme,” it declares .
Explanation:
Declares is the only word that will fit the blank and make the sentence coherent.
It means to say something solemnly and emphatically.
Meaning of the rest of the words
Cosmopolitan- a plant or animal found all over the world.
Approach- make the first contact with (someone) about a proposal or request.
Retrograde-directed or moving backwards