Directions (1-10): In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, live words are suggested one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was born in Gujarat on 31st of October 1875 into a family of patriots. His father was a farmer and __(1)__ for India’s freedom from the British. Vithalbhai, Vallabhbhai’s elder brother __(2)__ also a well known patriot. He was the Chairman of the Indian Legislative Council. From a young age itself Vallabhbhai was very __(3)__ and raised his voice __(4)__ injustice. His __(5)__ was to become a barrister like his brother. He studied very bold and traveled to England and passed the Barrister at Law Examination. __(6)__ he returned to India he set up a practice in Ahmedabad which was very successful-and he __(7)__ a lot of money. Around this time the struggle for freedom was gaining a lot of __(8)__. Gandhiji attended a conference in Gujarat where he met Vallabhbhai and they __(9)__ friends. In 1918, Vallabhbhai took on the __(10)__ of leading the farmers of Gujarat. He was very successful in his struggle against the British and became a prominent leader in the freedom struggle.

1.
a) argued
b) condemned
c) encouraged
d) decided
e) fought

2.
a) met
b) been
c) was
d) had
e) who

3.
a) dependent
b) sympathetic
c) annoyed
d) courageous
e) submissive

4.
a) amidst
b) against
c) shouting
d) for
e) with

5.
a) ambition
b) intelligence
c) vigour
d) anxiety
e) understanding

6.
a) However
b) Although
c) After
d) Be tore
e) Immediately

7.
a) offered
b) earned
c) wasted
d) paid
e) demanded

8.
a) people
b) assurances
c) criticism
d) momentum
e) money

9.
a) became
b) supported
c) consulted
d) met
e) assembled

10.
a) burden
b) suggestion
c) action
d) duty
e) responsibility