Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
The difference between a male and a female still __________ in our society. In this era where women have such great achievements in every field, still in some sections of our community, a man is always termed as superior to women.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. persists.
The sentence is:
'The difference between a male and a female still __________ in our society. In this era where women have such great achievements in every field, still in some sections of our community, a man is always termed as superior to women.'
The sentence is talking about how gender inequality still continues in society despite progress.
The word 'persists' means continues to exist or remains unchanged, which perfectly fits this context.
Let’s look at why the other options are incorrect:
insists – 'Insist' means to demand something forcefully, not to continue existing.
defects – 'Defect' is a noun (meaning flaw) or verb (to abandon a cause); not suitable here.
requires – Makes no sense in the context of a continuing societal issue.