Select the most appropriate answer for blank number 1.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. initiative.
The most appropriate word to fill is "initiative," as it refers to a new project or action taken to achieve a specific goal, which aligns to celebrate 75 years of independence and the achievements of India. The other options don't fit the context: "associate" refers to a partner, "obligation" implies a duty, and "occult" refers to something hidden or mysterious, none of which suit the celebratory and proactive nature of the event described in the passage.