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    Question

    In the following questions a sentence is given with

    three blanks, which is followed by a table, in which three columns are given (Column I, Column II and Column III), for three blanks respectively. You need to make the correct triplet of words which could fill the blank correctly.  Prime Minister Modi ______ set the tone by reminding people that, while the last four months of the year are marked by a ______ of festivals, the mood for festivity started early this year _____ to the Nari Shakti Kalyan Bill (women’s reservation bill), which was introduced and passed by Parliament as its first major work after shifting to the new building. 
    A A-F-H Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B B-D-I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C C-E-H Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A-E-I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E B-D-G Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Column I: A. rightfully- This word implies that Prime Minister Modi set the tone in a justifiable or appropriate manner, which fits the context. B. positively - While this word could make sense in some contexts, it doesn't convey the idea of setting the tone for festivals in the sentence. C. accurately - This word doesn't quite capture the sense of setting the tone for festivals; it's more aligned with precision rather than the mood-setting context. Column II:  D. emergence - This word doesn't fit well in the context of festivals, and it doesn't convey the idea of abundance or excess, which is needed in the sentence. E. plethora- This word means an abundance or excess, which fits perfectly in the context of festivals, indicating a large number or variety of festivals. F. scarcity - This word means a shortage or lack, which is the opposite of what is intended in the sentence about festivals. Column III: G. relating - This word doesn't convey the cause-and-effect relationship needed in the sentence. It doesn't fit well with the idea of festivity starting early due to a particular reason. H. referring - Like "relating," this word doesn't express the cause-and-effect relationship required in the context of the sentence. I. owing- This word, when used in the phrase "owing to," indicates the cause or reason for an action. In this context, it suggests that the festivity started early because of the Nari Shakti Kalyan Bill, making it the correct choice. So, the correct triplet of words is A-E-I, as they collectively convey the intended meaning in the sentence. So, the completed sentence would be: “Prime Minister Modi rightfully set the tone by reminding people that, while the last four months of the year are marked by a plethora of festivals, the mood for festivity started early this year owing to the Nari Shakti Kalyan Bill (women’s reservation bill), which was introduced and passed by Parliament as its first major work after shifting to the new building”.

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