Question

As a step towards protesting against the spiralling prices, the farmers have decided to stage a picket in an effort to _____ .

• A. show their virility
• B. make themselves heard
• C. curb the prices
• D. topple the government

Hint:

When describing protests or actions aimed at raising awareness, use terms like "make themselves heard" to emphasize the objective of voicing concerns.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The sentence suggests that the farmers are protesting against the increasing prices. "Make themselves heard" indicates that they are trying to voice their concerns and make their issues known to others, which fits the context of a protest. Option (A), show their virility, is incorrect as it doesn’t fit the context of protesting against prices. "Virility" refers to manliness or strength, which is irrelevant here. Option (C), curb the prices, is a reasonable choice, but it implies an outcome rather than the action the farmers are taking. The farmers are staging a picket to protest, not necessarily to directly control the prices. Option (D), topple the government, is a strong statement but doesn't quite align with the context of protesting price increases, which is more about raising awareness than taking extreme action. Thus, option (B) is the best choice.