Select the most appropriate adjective to fill in the blank. Madhavi was…

Concept

In “select the most appropriate word” questions, treat the blank as needing a word from the same semantic and connotative family as the words already used to describe the person — a near-synonym that fits every noun in the sentence, not just a positive-sounding word in isolation.

Application

The blank is joined to “caring” by “and”, so both adjectives must belong to the same sense of warmth and support towards family. Nurturing means caring for, protecting, and encouraging the growth and well-being of someone; it fits alongside “caring” and naturally covers both her children (who need nurture to grow) and her old parents (who need attentive support) in a single description: “Madhavi was nurturing and caring towards her children and old parents.”

Contrast

• majestic — grand, imposing, or dignified in appearance; describes grandeur, not caregiving.

• loyal — faithful or devoted, a quality of allegiance rather than nurturing warmth.

• magical — enchanting or supernatural; unrelated to caring for family.

Since only “nurturing” shares the caring, supportive sense the sentence requires, it is the most appropriate adjective.