The following question has a sentence with two blanks followed by four pairs…
2023
The following question has a sentence with two blanks followed by four pairs of words as choices. From the choices, select the pair of words that can best complete the given sentence.
The rights and freedoms detailed in the Constitution are meant to transform India from a ………….. of inequalities, social hierarchies and oppression to a republic of free and equal citizens.
- A.
settle, zone
- B.
buttress, hellhole
- C.
weaken, manhole
- D.
oppose, mansion
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Correct answer: B
Correct pair: buttress, hellhole.
Which word fills the blank:
The word hellhole fits the blank in the sentence: "a hellhole of inequalities, social hierarchies and oppression."
Meaning of the words:
Hellhole: a very unpleasant, often oppressive place. This matches the description of inequalities, social hierarchies and oppression.
Buttress: a structure built to support or strengthen something, or the verb meaning to support. This does not describe a place of oppression and therefore does not fill the blank.
Why other pairs are incorrect:
Settle, zone: 'settle' is a verb; 'zone' could mean an area but does not convey the severity of oppression described.
Weaken, manhole: 'weaken' is a verb and 'manhole' is a literal street opening; neither fits the social-context noun required.
Oppose, mansion: 'oppose' is a verb; 'mansion' denotes wealth and is opposite in sense to a place of oppression.
Conclusion: The pair containing 'hellhole' is the best match because 'hellhole' correctly names a deeply unpleasant place characterized by inequalities and oppression. The other words either have the wrong part of speech or do not capture the intended meaning.