Question

Once he was Prime Minister, and then Prime Minister-in-waiting. The scion of India's premier political family, he was a ‘VIP’ by birth, nurtured in an ambience his fellow citizens could only dream of. But hubris stalked him day and night. For the 40 years it stayed its hand, Rajiv Gandhi was a mere mortal, a pilot working for a living though he lived in a Prime Minister's house.

• A. But when his star rose, it was a meteoric rise.
• B. Then came the tragedy of his mother's assassination.
• C. He entered politics after his brother’s death with reluctance.
• D. For the masses, he was a natural successor.

Hint:

Match the emotional tone and narrative direction of the paragraph when selecting the final sentence.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the paragraph.
The paragraph describes Rajiv Gandhi as someone who lived an ordinary life despite being born into a political dynasty. It highlights his humility and lack of ambition for political power. The final line should naturally continue this idea.
Step 2: Evaluating the options.
(A) Talks about his rise, which is not connected to the preceding reflective tone.
(B) True historically, but abrupt and does not connect with the theme of reluctance and ordinariness.
(C) Correct — it matches the tone and continues the idea that Rajiv Gandhi did not seek power but entered politics reluctantly after his brother’s death.
(D) Talks about public perception, not his personal journey.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Option (C) best completes the paragraph because it extends the narrative of an unwilling political entrant.