Question

Comprehension: In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank. We should remember that all religions (1)________ good conduct in life, the foundation of which should rest on (2)_________. Without the basis of morality, philosophy would remain mere polemics, and religion would be (3)_________ and vain. Nobody can say that he is religious unless he is (4)_________ and unselfish. It is realised that by constant endeavour through thought, word and deed, one could (5)_________ absolute peace of mind. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

• A. scatter
• B. forfeit
• C. acquire
• D. divide

Answer 1

Answer:

C. acquire

To select the correct verb, we must look at the objective of the sentence and the process described. Contextual Clue: The sentence mentions "constant endeavour through thought, word and deed." This implies a process of effort or work intended to reach a specific goal: "absolute peace of mind." Acquire (Correct): To acquire means to buy or obtain an asset or object for oneself, or to learn or develop a skill or habit. In this philosophical context, it means to gain or achieve a state of being (peace) through consistent effort. Scatter: This means to throw in various random directions. It is the opposite of gaining something focused like peace. Forfeit: This means to lose or be deprived of something as a penalty for wrongdoing. This contradicts the idea of "endeavour" leading to a positive result. Divide: This means to separate into parts. You cannot "divide" absolute peace of mind in this context. Completed Phrase: "...one could acquire absolute peace of mind."