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The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• The paragraph begins with a general statement about dehumanisation, making Sentence D the first sentence.
• Sentence B follows as it introduces the ongoing debate about the concept introduced in Sentence D:
• "However, there is an ongoing debate about how to develop this basic characterisation."
• Sentence A is the third sentence as it elaborates on the two main approaches to understanding dehumanisation:
• "Proponents of the harms-based approach focus on the idea that to dehumanise someone is to treat them in a way that harms their humanity; whereas proponents of the psychological approach focus on the idea that to dehumanise someone is to think of them as less than human."
• Sentence C concludes the paragraph by presenting a pluralistic view that combines the two approaches mentioned in Sentence A:
• "Other theorists adopt a pluralistic view that combines elements of both approaches."
• The correct sequence is DBAC.

Coherent paragraph after rearrangement:

"Dehumanisation is widely thought to occur when someone is treated or regarded as less than human. However, there is an ongoing debate about how to develop this basic characterisation. Proponents of the harms-based approach focus on the idea that to dehumanise someone is to treat them in a way that harms their humanity; whereas proponents of the psychological approach focus on the idea that to dehumanise someone is to think of them as less than human. Other theorists adopt a pluralistic view that combines elements of both approaches."

The correct answer is ''contradict'.'

Key Points

• The sentence is: "But the widely accepted interpretation of this iconic painting's message might, in fact, (5)______ Turner's true intentions."
• 'Contradict' means to be in conflict with or go against, which fits the context of the sentence—suggesting that the common interpretation may not align with what Turner actually intended.
• Other options do not fit the meaning: "contend" means to argue, "contemplate" means to think about, and "contrive" means to devise or plan.

Therefore, the correct answer is ''Option 2'.'

Usage in the Passage: ...the widely accepted interpretation of this iconic painting's message might, in fact, contradict Turner's true intentions.

The correct answer is ''voted'.'

Key Points

• The sentence is: "It was once (2)______ Britain's favourite painting..."
• The word "voted" is used when something is chosen or selected by a group of people, which fits the context of a painting being chosen as a favourite by public opinion or poll.
• Other options do not fit: "enacted" (to make into law), "ratified" (to formally approve), and "endorsed" (to openly support), none of which are typically used for selecting a favourite in a poll or survey.

Therefore, the correct answer is ''Option 3'.'

Usage in the Passage: It was once voted Britain's favourite painting...

The correct answer is: Scapegoat.

Key Points

• The word "Culprit" means a person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed. (अपराधी)
• Example: The police apprehended the culprit who had stolen the car.
• "Scapegoat" refers to a person who is unfairly blamed for something that has been done by others. (बलि का बकरा)
• Example: The employee was made a scapegoat for the failure of the entire project.
• Hence, the correct word for "a person who is unfairly blamed for something done by others" is "Scapegoat".

Therefore, the correct answer is: Scapegoat.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Culprit (अपराधी): A person responsible for a crime or wrong act.
• Example: The culprit confessed to the robbery after being interrogated by the police.
• Perpetrator (अपराध करने वाला): A person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
• Example: The police identified the perpetrator of the attack within a few hours.
• Bystander (दर्शक): A person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part.
• Example: The bystander witnessed the accident but did not intervene.

The correct answer is option 4.

Key Points

The misspelled word is 'inquisiteve'.

• The correct spelling would be 'inquisitive'.
• The word 'inquisitive' is an adjective which means 'having or showing an interest in learning things; curious'. (जिज्ञासु)
• For Example -
• The inquisitive child asked questions about everything she saw.

Therefore, the correct answer would be 'inquisiteve'.

Additional Information

Let's understand the meanings of the other marked words - 

• Covenant - a formal agreement or contract (संधि)
• Tantalise - (तड़पाना)
• Extremity - the furthest point or limit of something (अत्यंत सीमा)

The correct answer is 'children's games'.

Key Points

• The correct possessive form of the word is "children's", which indicates something belonging to children.
• Option 2 ("childrens' games") is incorrect because the apostrophe is misplaced and does not follow proper possessive rules.
• Option 4 ("childrens games") is incorrect because it lacks the apostrophe that indicates possession.
• Option 1 ("children games") is incorrect because it doesn't use the possessive form.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option 3.

Complete Sentence: "They have taken an initiative to launch children's games."

Additional Information

• Option 2: "childrens' games" is incorrect because the plural possessive form is improperly constructed.
• Option 4: "childrens games" is incorrect because it lacks an apostrophe, which is required to indicate possession.
• Option 1: "children games" is incorrect because it doesn't use the possessive form of "children."

The correct answer is: Dispel.

Key Points

• The word "Dispel" means to make fears, doubts, or false ideas disappear, usually by proving them wrong or unnecessary. (दूर करना)
• Example: The teacher's explanation helped dispel all the students' doubts about the topic.
• "Dispel" is the correct word to describe the act of removing fears, doubts, or misunderstandings effectively. (दूर करना)
• Example: She dispelled the rumours by providing evidence to the contrary.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Dispel.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

• Quell (शांत करना): To suppress or put an end to something, often using force.
• Example: The government tried to quell the protests with a public statement.
• Impede (रोकना): To delay or prevent something by obstructing it.
• Example: The heavy traffic impeded our journey to the airport.
• Rebut (खंडन करना): To argue against or prove a statement or theory to be wrong.
• Example: The lawyer rebutted the accusations with strong evidence.

The correct answer is ''currently'.'

Key Points

• The sentence is: "It was once voted Britain's favourite painting and (3)______ features on £20 banknotes."
• "Currently" fits best as it indicates that the painting features on banknotes at the present time.
• Other options do not fit the temporal context: "simultaneously" means at the same time as something else, "instantly" means immediately, and "initially" means at first or at the beginning.

Therefore, the correct answer is ''Option 3'.'

Usage in the Passage: ...and currently features on £20 banknotes.

The correct answer is ''eminence'.'

Key Points

• The sentence is: "JMW Turner's 'The Fighting Temeraire' became a 'national celebrity' when it was first unveiled in 1839, and its (1)______ has endured to the present day."
• 'Eminence' means fame or recognized superiority, especially within a particular sphere, which fits the context of enduring national celebrity and admiration.
• Other options have negative connotations: 'infamy' and 'notoriety' mean being famous for something bad, and 'dishonour' means loss of respect or reputation.

Therefore, the correct answer is ''Option 2'.'

Usage in the Passage: ...and its eminence has endured to the present day.

The correct answer is ''accepted'.'

Key Points

• The sentence is: "But the widely (4)______ interpretation of this iconic painting's message might, in fact, (5)______ Turner's true intentions."
• "Accepted" means generally agreed upon or acknowledged, which fits the context of a commonly held interpretation.
• Other options do not fit as well: "adapted" means modified, "assumed" means taken for granted without proof, and "imagined" means created in the mind, none of which convey the idea of general consensus.

Therefore, the correct answer is ''Option 4'.'

Usage in the Passage: But the widely accepted interpretation of this iconic painting's message...