Ruling on a petition filed by the Congress, the Supreme Court asked the BJP government in Goa to prove its majority within 48 hours, instead of the 15 days’ leeway given by Governor Sinha.

(………………………………………………………………). The court’s reluctance to uphold the principle of inviting the single largest party first and therefore, to stay Parrikar’s swearing-in on Tuesday, is controversial.

Which of the following sentences best completes the above passage?

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Ruling on a petition filed by the Congress, the Supreme Court asked the BJP government in Goa to prove its majority within 48 hours, instead of the 15 days’ leeway given by Governor Sinha.

(………………………………………………………………). The court’s reluctance to uphold the principle of inviting the single largest party first and therefore, to stay Parrikar’s swearing-in on Tuesday, is controversial.

Which of the following sentences best completes the above passage?

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**Solution:**

1. The passage discusses the Supreme Court's directive to the BJP government in Goa to prove majority within 48 hours, which contrasts with the 15-day period allowed by the Governor.

2. The sentence to be filled should logically connect the court's decision with the controversy surrounding it.

3. Options (a), (b), (c), and (d) either introduce new ideas or criticize other aspects but do not directly address the court's controversial stance.

4. Option (e) "But it was a half-measure" fits perfectly as it highlights the court's reluctance to fully uphold the principle of inviting the single largest party first, explaining why the decision is seen as controversial.

**Answer:** But it was a half-measure

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