In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
“I am proud to (1)__________ to a religion which has taught the world both tolerance (2)________ universal acceptance, “he declared (3)__________ September 11, 1893 „ “ we believe not only in universal toleration, (4) __________ we accept all religions as true, I am proud to belong to a nation which has sheltered the persecuted and the (5) ________ of all religious and all nations of the earth.”
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 5.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. refugees
- Refugees is the suitable option.
- People who are forced to leave their nation due to a natural disaster, war, or persecution are especially referred to by this name.
- "Refugees" is the most appropriate phrase in this passage's context, which talks of providing shelter to those who are persecuted.
- Compared to other options:
- Toilers: The paragraph is about providing a home to those who are persecuted. Toilers are people who put in a lot of labor; this does not mean they are oppressed or in need of housing. As a result, it is out of context with the passage.
- Workers are those who carry out labor; they are similar to toilers. This phrase has nothing to do with somebody who is being persecuted or who needs to find shelter.
- Peons can face poor employment conditions, but the word does not always indicate persecution in the sense of needing refuge from domestic or foreign persecution because of one's religion or national identity. As a reult, it is out of context with the passage.