Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank [D].

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 students were taken on a field trip [A]____ the museum. The curator of the museum enlightened them [B]____ varied information from different periods of history. They saw the fossil remains of dinosaurs and other extinct large mammals. They learned about the importance of mountain ranges like [C]______ Himalayas. They also witnessed the [D]______ of rare royal jewels that were being displayed at the time. They saw busts of Roman Emperors and replicas of famous works of art. They also saw the portrait of Cleopatra, who was a [E1]______, [E2]_____, [E3]_______ Queen.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. “exhibition.”

The sentence reads:
“They also witnessed the exhibition of rare royal jewels that were being displayed at the time.”

In a museum context, when rare or valuable items like royal jewels are put on public display, the correct term is “exhibition.”

According to standard definitions, an exhibition refers to an organized presentation or display of selected items within a museum or gallery setting. This makes it the ideal word choice for what the students witnessed.

Why the other options are incorrect:
“action” (option 1): Refers to behavior or movement—irrelevant here.

“reaction” (option 2): Means response to something—not suitable for describing a museum display.

“illustration” (option 4): Typically means a picture or example, not a display of physical items.

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