Question
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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 Romans had developed a (1)____ for chariot racing. The (2)_____ of the game are so excited that sometimes it may (3)____ into chaos, confusion and riots. The (4)_____ in which racing took place was called a circus. The (5)____ one was the Circus Maximus in Rome, that could hold up to 3,85,000 spectators, which shows the popularity of the sport.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is option 1) i.e. 'stadium.'
Key Points
- Let's look at the meaning of the words given in the options:
Word Meaning stadium a large closed area of land with rows of seats around the sides and often with no roof, used for sports events and musical performances. (पक्षों के चारों ओर सीटों की पंक्तियों के साथ भूमि का एक बड़ा बंद क्षेत्र और अक्सर बिना छत के, खेल आयोजनों और संगीत प्रदर्शन के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है) circuit something shaped approximately like a circle, especially a route, path, or sports track that starts and ends in the same place. (लगभग एक वृत्त के आकार का कुछ, विशेष रूप से एक मार्ग, पथ, या खेल ट्रैक जो एक ही स्थान पर शुरू और समाप्त होता है) route a particular way or direction between places. (स्थानों के बीच एक विशेष रास्ता या दिशा) track a type of path or road, often in the shape of a ring, that has been specially designed and built for sports events, especially racing. (एक प्रकार का पथ या सड़क, जो अक्सर एक अंगूठी के आकार में होती है, जिसे विशेष रूप से खेल आयोजनों, विशेष रूप से रेसिंग के लिए डिज़ाइन और निर्मित किया गया है।)
- Let's look at the sentence: "The ___________ in which racing took place was called a circus."
- We can say that the implied meaning of the sentence is the large closed area for the sporting event where the races were held was known as a circus.
- According to the above-mentioned points, the most appropriate option to fill in the blank is "stadium" to make the sentence meaningfully correct.
- Therefore, the correct answer is Option 1.
Complete passage: The Romans had developed a (1) taste for chariot racing. The (2) supporters of the game are so excited that sometimes it may (3) convert into chaos, confusion and riots. The (4) stadium in which racing took place was called a circus. The (5) largest one was the Circus Maximus in Rome, that could hold up to 3,85,000 spectators, which shows the popularity of the sport.
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