Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2

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

Now, we have Mr. X as the President of India. It has come as a surprise (1)______ Scheduled Tribes who are (2)______ the most marginalised groups of the country. The Adivasis of India have been (3)______ socially, economically and culturally. Despite various efforts taken by the Government of India, they are still under (4)______ and suffering. Therefore, the (5)______ a leader from a marginalised community or group does not indicate that now the entire community will be uplifted. However, this kind of move may bring certain changes in the status of the Adivasis.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no.2

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. among.

Context: The sentence describes Scheduled Tribes as part of a larger group (the country).

Meaning of the options:

through – implies movement, not suitable
therefore – shows consequence, not suitable here
onto – implies movement toward a surface, incorrect here
among – means 'within a group,' fits perfectly

Correct word: among

Reason: 'Among the most marginalised groups' correctly places Scheduled Tribes within the group of marginalised people.

Hence, the chosen option is correct.

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