Question

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.

• A. (i) disheartening (ii) failure (iii) channels (iv) matching
• B. (i) redeeming (ii) outperformance (iii) geographies (iv) eclipsing
• C. (i) shocking (ii) underperformance (iii) cinemas (iv) below
• D. (i) humbling (ii) bombing (iii) theatres (iv) falling behind

Hint:

In passage completion, always check tone and context. Positive words align with success stories, while negative words contradict them. Elimination of mismatched tone helps reach the correct answer.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

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). \[ \boxed{\text{(B) redeeming, outperformance, geographies, eclipsing}} \]