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 Ph.D degree is the most (1)_________ degree of any university. The quality of a Ph.D is of utmost importance as it brings prestige and (2)_________ towards creating an ambiance of innovation through research. It provides a platform for innovative thinking along with higher (3)_________ qualification. (4)_________, the university maintains the quality at a very high level. The programme (5)_________ that it is not an end in itself, but a means for a fruitful research career.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2