Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.
At the core of the (1)____ lies the fierce (2) ____between two branches of the Kuru dynasty, the Pandavas and the Kauravas. The lifelong struggle (3)_____ the cousins for the throne of Hastinapur culminates (4)_____ bloody battle of Kurukshetra, in which (5)_____ kings of that period participated and perished.
Question
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank no. 2.
Option 1: rivalry
Option 2: commute
Option 3: hostile
Option 4: friendship
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Correct Answer: rivalry
Solution : The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is the first option.
Explanation : The term that best captures the intense, competitive, and antagonistic nature of the relationship between the Pandavas and the Kauravas is rivalry . "Rivalry" signifies a strong competition or conflict between two parties, which aligns with the description of the fierce struggle mentioned in the passage.
So, the correct sentence would be: "At the core of the epic lies the fierce rivalry between two branches of the Kuru dynasty, the Pandavas and the Kauravas."
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