In the following question, some of the words in the passage have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct answer to fill in blank (1) out of the four alternatives.
Sowa-Rigpa, literally means the 'Knowledge of Healing'. It is one of the world's oldest and best-documented traditional medical systems, (1)_____ practised in Tibet and the Himalayan regions of India, Bhutan, Nepal, and Mongolia. Its practitioners are traditionally known as Amchis. Similar to Ayurveda, Sowa-Rigpa is built on the (2)_____ that everything in the universe, including the human body, is made of five basic elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Space. In the body, these elements form three primary internal energies that (3)_____ respiration, metabolism, and fluid balance. When these energies are perfectly balanced, a person enjoys good health; an (4)_____ caused by a bad diet, stress, or seasonal changes leads to illness. To diagnose diseases, Amchis use highly (5)_____, non-invasive methods such as checking a patient's pulse and analysing urine.
What should come in blank 1?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: Primarily
Explanation:
• Primarily means mainly, mostly, or chiefly. The sentence discusses the major geographical regions where Sowa-Rigpa is widely followed, making 'primarily' the most suitable adverb.
• The other choices do not fit the context: rarely (seldom), accidentally (by chance), and secretly (in a hidden manner) contradict the idea of an established, well-documented traditional practice.