Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number…

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

During the Renaissance, artists focused (1)______ depicting the beauty of the human form and nature. They (2)______ to capture realism, using techniques like chiaroscuro to create depth and shadow. This period saw a shift (3)______ religious themes to a celebration of individualism and classical knowledge. Artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo left an incredible mark, (4)________ art (5)______ centuries.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. for

Context: Artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo left an incredible mark, (4)________ art (5)______ centuries.
The sentence means their influence lasted throughout the centuries.

Meaning of the words:

for → during a period of time
after → following in time
by → showing the agent of an action
on → physically on or about

Correct word: for

Reason: The preposition for is used to show duration of time, which fits perfectly in the sentence. "Art for centuries" means their impact continued for many centuries.

Final Sentence: Artists like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo left an incredible mark, (4)________ art for centuries.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 1