In the following passages, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
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When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that rupees with the denominations of 500/- and 1000/- would (448).______ to be the legal tender from the 9th of November, the whole country was stunned. This decision caused a sensation in the whole country. Social media was flooded with messages and information. People started counting the cash they had (449).______ for years legally or illegally. The main objective of this move was to curb black money, corruption and fake money menace. All the people but those who indulged in (450).______ welcomed the move. The whole opposition shook hands against this move under one pretence or the other. They called this decision a (451).______ law and wanted the government to roll it back. Severe criticisms were made to target the decision. The government also carried out (452).______ attacks.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 448.
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Correct option: B — cease
cease ‘Cease’ means to come to an end. The given passage states that Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that rupees with denominations of 500/- and 1000/- would cease to be the legal tender from the 9th of November. Hence, ‘cease’ is the most appropriate answer.
