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Some parts of the sentences in the passages below are left blank. Fill them with the best alternative.

The city of Hyderabad is likely to be made the (1) capital of the two states to be created after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, at least for a period of five years. A (2) to this effect is expected to be put up to the Union Cabinet before August 5. The cabinet will (3) after the Congress working committee and UPA steering group approves the proposal to (4) Andhra Pradesh.

1. a.) new
b.) official
c.) joint
d.) combined

2. a.) proposal
b.) enquiry
c.) discussion
d.) meeting

3. a.) sit
b.) meet
c.) gather
d.) start

4. a.) cut half
b.) bifurcate
c.) distribute
d.) announce

Secularism does not (1) one God over another, rather (2) as a belief in a supreme power present in all humanity. Secularism means (3) all religions. One can be secular even while being a non-believer. By teaching children the right values, one can (4) them to make the distinction between the wrong and right action.

1. a.) propose
b.) impose
c.) favour
d.) side with

2. a.) promotes
b.) manifests
c.) encourages
d.) entertains

3. a.) respecting
b.) believing in
c.) promoting
d.) installing

4. a.) teach
b.) encourage
c.) empower
d.) ask.

ANSWER : empower

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