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In each of these questions, a paragraph is given that has blank in it. Five sentences (1), (2), (3), (4) and (5) are suggested. Out of these, only one fits the blank in the context of the paragraph. Pick that sentence as the answer.

Despite the setback, New Delhi must persevere with its

Q: Despite the setback, New Delhi must persevere with its efforts. To begin with, Bhutan&rsquos object

TheparagraphstalksaboutBhutanandIndiasrelationsandBhutansobjectionsregardingenvironmentalissuesetcOnlyfourthoptionmentionsaboutBhutanampIndiasequationThereforeitfitsmostappropriatelyintheblank

efforts. To begin with, Bhutan’s objections are environmental, not political, and its government may well change its mind as time goes by. Dry runs have been conducted along the routes, and officials estimate the road links could end up circumventing circuitous shipping routes by up to 1,000 km. ……………………………………………………. Perhaps, Bhutan’s objections may even spur an overhaul of emission standards for trucks currently plying in India, Nepal and Bangladesh.

A Our defence forces appear to be always in defensive mode.

B A more pressing question at this stage is whether all generic medicines in India are of equal quality.

C Kashmir is burning, yet the Prime Minister maintains a stoic silence.

D Second, Bhutan’s concerns may be assuaged if India considers the inclusion of waterways and riverine channels as a less environmentally damaging substitute.

E None of these

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