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. 1.
Option 1: dull
Option 2: exercise
Option 3: bright
Option 4: epic
Correct Answer: epic
Solution : The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is the fourth option.
Explanation : In the context of the passage, the blank is situated at the core of something, and the subsequent mention of a fierce battle involving two branches of the Kuru dynasty suggests a significant, grand, and heroic narrative. The term "epic" aligns with this expectation, as it refers to a long, heroic poem or narrative that typically involves legendary figures and events.
So, the correct sentence would be: "At the core of the epic lies the fierce battle between two branches of the Kuru dynasty, the Pandavas and the Kauravas."
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