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 1.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. on

Context: The sentence is: "During the Renaissance, artists focused (1)______ depicting the beauty of the human form and nature."
It means the artists concentrated their attention on something specific.

Meaning of the words:

at → indicates a point or place
in → inside something or during a period
with → using something as a tool or instrument
on → indicating focus or attention towards something

Correct word: on

Reason: The correct preposition to show focus or attention is on. "Focused on depicting" means they concentrated on showing beauty.

Final Sentence:
During the Renaissance, artists focused on depicting the beauty of the human form and nature.

Hence, the chosen option will be correct.

SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 5