In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The oldest hub of carpet weaving in India is Mirzapur in Bhadohi district of Uttar Pradesh. The Ganga (1)_____________ past this town with its ghats, ancient temples and waterfalls. The genesis of carpet making in Mirzapur can be (2)_____________ to the Mughal emperor, Akbar, in the 16th century. A (3)_____________ of Persian carpet weavers, it is said, on its way to the Mughal court was (4)______________ and injured by dacoits on the Grand Trunk Road. The weavers were rescued and given shelter by local villagers. The master weaver of the group decided to settle down here and share his skills with his (5)____________. That is how the renowned carpet industry of Mirzapur took root.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 1.