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.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday 1) ___________________ that there would be no change in existing currency and banknotes. The  clarification was made by RBI when there were reports that claimed the central bank was 2) ___________________ changes to the already existing currency and banknotes by 3) ___________________ the face of Mahatma Gandhi.

“There are reports in few sections of the 4) ___________________ that the Reserve Bank of India is considering changes to the existing currency and banknotes by changing the face of Mahatma Gandhi with that of others,” the RBI said in a 5) ___________________.

Choose the correct option which can be used in the blank 2

Option 1: Mortify

Option 2: ransacking
 

Option 3: Accede

Option 4: mulling
 


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Correct Answer: mulling


Solution : The correct answer is option 4.

Explanation:

The sentence can only be coherent if the word "mulling" is used in the blank.
It means to carefully and thoroughly consider (a fact, proposal, or request).

Mortify-cause (someone) to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated

Accede-agree to a demand, request, or treaty

Ransack-hurriedly enter (a location), steal items, and cause damage

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