The government seems to be in denial that this ________________________ trend of informalisation of labour in India is policy-induced. By ______________________ the traditionally used National Sample Survey Office’s (NSSO) employment–unemployment estimates, with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) database of inconsistent quality, the government is trying to sweep some ________________________ evidences under the carpet.

Choose the most appropriate set of words to fill the blanks:

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The government seems to be in denial that this ________________________ trend of informalisation of labour in India is policy-induced. By ______________________ the traditionally used National Sample Survey Office’s (NSSO) employment–unemployment estimates, with the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) database of inconsistent quality, the government is trying to sweep some ________________________ evidences under the carpet.

Choose the most appropriate set of words to fill the blanks:

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**Solution:**

1. The first blank requires a word that describes a current or ongoing trend. The word **"contemporary"** fits best as it means belonging to or occurring in the present time.

2. The second blank needs a word that means replacing or taking the place of something else. **"Supplanting"** means to supersede and replace, which suits the context of replacing NSSO estimates with EPFO data.

3. The third blank calls for a word describing the nature of the evidence being hidden. **"Disconcerting"** means causing unease or worry, which fits the idea of evidence the government wants to hide.

Thus, the correct set is:
- Contemporary
- Supplanting
- Disconcerting

**Answer:** (c) (iv) Contemporary, (vi) Supplanting, (i) Disconcerting

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