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    Question

    Each question below has two blanks, which is indicating

    that something has been omitted. Choose the most suitable option indicating the words that can be used to fill up the blanks in the sentences to make them meaningfully complete. After Independence, State governments _______ the colonial-era practice of having Governors as heads of universities — to continue the stated _________ of ensuring independent higher education as well as to have a “father figure” or a wise elder. 
    A Retained, Intention Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Demeaned, Hypothesis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Faltered, Intensity Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Maintained, Idealism Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Reverted, Discouragement Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The sentence describes the post-independence approach of state governments towards the role of Governors in universities.

    •   Retained means to continue to have something; to keep possession of. This word fits perfectly with the phrase "continued the colonial-era practice."
    •   Intention means a thing intended; an aim or plan. This accurately describes the stated purpose for keeping the Governor as the head of universities.
    Therefore, the state governments retained the practice with the intention of ensuring independent higher education. Reverted means to return to a previous state, practice, or topic, Faltered means to lose strength or momentum, or to hesitate.

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