Select the correct option to fill in all the blanks to complete the passage:
The (i)\(\underline{\hspace{1cm}}\) factor amid this turbulence has been the (ii)\(\underline{\hspace{1cm}}\) of high-octane, action-oriented films such as RRR, K.G.F: Chapter 2 and Pushpa from film industries in the south of the country. Traditionally, films made in the south have done well in their own (iii)\(\underline{\hspace{1cm}}\). But increasingly, their dubbed versions have performed well in the Hindi heartland, with collections (iv)\(\underline{\hspace{1cm}}\) those of their Bollywood counterparts.
Select the correct option to fill in all the blanks to complete the passage:
The (i)\(\underline{\hspace{1cm}}\) factor amid this turbulence has been the (ii)\(\underline{\hspace{1cm}}\) of high-octane, action-oriented films such as RRR, K.G.F: Chapter 2 and Pushpa from film industries in the south of the country. Traditionally, films made in the south have done well in their own (iii)\(\underline{\hspace{1cm}}\). But increasingly, their dubbed versions have performed well in the Hindi heartland, with collections (iv)\(\underline{\hspace{1cm}}\) those of their Bollywood counterparts.
Show Hint
- (i) disheartening (ii) failure (iii) channels (iv) matching
- (i) redeeming (ii) outperformance (iii) geographies (iv) eclipsing
- (i) shocking (ii) underperformance (iii) cinemas (iv) below
- (i) humbling (ii) bombing (iii) theatres (iv) falling behind
The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
Step 1: Analyze blank (i).
The context says: "Amid this turbulence, there is a factor that stands out positively." The word "redeeming" fits perfectly as it indicates something positive in an otherwise negative situation.
Step 2: Analyze blank (ii).
The sentence mentions films like RRR, KGF 2, and Pushpa, which were very successful. Hence, "outperformance" is the most suitable choice.
Step 3: Analyze blank (iii).
Traditionally, South Indian films have done well in their own "geographies" (regions). Words like "channels" or "theatres" do not convey regional success. Thus, "geographies" fits best.
Step 4: Analyze blank (iv).
The dubbed versions in Hindi are so successful that their collections are "eclipsing" (surpassing) those of Bollywood counterparts.
Step 5: Eliminate other options.
- (A): "disheartening failure" is opposite in meaning.
- (C): "underperformance" contradicts the idea of success.
- (D): "bombing" and "falling behind" are negative, unsuitable here.
Thus, all four blanks align only with option (B).
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Top Questions on Paragraph
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Q. However, little did they realize about the impending hardships they would have to face on their way to the city: miles of mud, unfriendly forests, hungry beasts and inimical local lords – all of which would reduce their chances of getting gold to almost zero.
R. All of them thought that easily they could lay their hands on gold and become wealthy overnight.
S. About a hundred years ago, the news that gold had been discovered in Kolar spread like wildfire and the whole State was in raptures.
Identify the option that has the most appropriate sequence such that a coherent paragraph is formed:
Statement:
P. At once, without thinking much, people rushed towards the city in hordes with the sole aim of grabbing as much gold as they could.
Q. However, little did they realize about the impending hardships they would have to face on their way to the city: miles of mud, unfriendly forests, hungry beasts, and inimical local lords—all of which would reduce their chances of getting gold to almost zero.
R. All of them thought that easily they could lay their hands on gold and become wealthy overnight.
S. About a hundred years ago, the news that gold had been discovered in Kolar spread like wildfire and the whole State was in raptures.
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