Question
We need to stop hiding behind smokescreens of
hyper-technicality of evidence and recognise caste-based violence against women when it ___________ us in the face. Directions : Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from the options.Solution
The word ‘stare’ means ‘to look for a long time with the eyes wide open’. It is the correct word to be used. We need to stop hiding behind smokescreens of hyper-technicality of evidence and recognise caste-based violence against women when it stares us in the face.
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