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    Question

    Directions (Q20- Q24): In the following questions, each sentence has two blanks. Choose the appropriate set of words for the blanks that best fits in the context of the sentence.

    Despite a complete ____________ in trade and travel

    between India and Pakistan, a new ______________ by the Pakistan Hindu Council to allow pilgrims to travel by air has been forwarded by the government in Islamabad.
    A block, policies Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B standstill, proposal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C hindrance, priority Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D obstruct, plan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Standstill- a condition in which all movement or activity has stopped. The words ‘standstill’ and ‘proposal’ are correct here. In option 1, ‘policies’ is incorrect. In option 3, ‘priority’ is incorrect. In option 4, ‘obstruct’ is incorrect. Despite a complete standstill in trade and travel between India and Pakistan, a new proposal by the Pakistan Hindu Council to allow pilgrims to travel by air has been forwarded by the government in Islamabad.

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