The term ‘secularism’ has meaning only if it assures the expression of any form of difference. This ________________________, both religious and regional, should not get ________________________ under the louder voice of the majority, the Commission said. At the same time, it said, discriminatory practices within a religion should not hide behind the cloak of that faith to gain ________________________.

(i) Subsumed (ii) Socialism (iii) Invigorated (iv) Diversity (v) Legitimacy (vi) Astuteness

Choose the most suitable combination of words to fill the blanks coherently and meaningfully.

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The term ‘secularism’ has meaning only if it assures the expression of any form of difference. This ________________________, both religious and regional, should not get ________________________ under the louder voice of the majority, the Commission said. At the same time, it said, discriminatory practices within a religion should not hide behind the cloak of that faith to gain ________________________.

(i) Subsumed  (ii) Socialism  (iii) Invigorated  (iv) Diversity  (v) Legitimacy  (vi) Astuteness

Choose the most suitable combination of words to fill the blanks coherently and meaningfully.

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**Solution:**

1. The first blank requires a word that refers to the presence of different forms or types, especially in terms of religion and region. The word *diversity* fits perfectly here as it means a variety or range of different things.

2. The second blank needs a word that means being absorbed or included under something else. *Subsumed* means to include or absorb something into something else, which suits the context of not letting differences be overshadowed by the majority.

3. The third blank calls for a word that means lawful or justified. *Legitimacy* means conformity to law or rules, which fits the idea that discriminatory practices should not gain lawful acceptance by hiding behind faith.

4. Other options like *socialism* (a political-economic theory), *invigorated* (to give energy), and *astuteness* (cleverness or shrewdness) do not fit the context here.

**Answer:** (b) Diversity, Subsumed, Legitimacy

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