European countries ____(18)______ with a persistent challenge: oil dependency. Reliance on imported oil exposes these nations to geopolitical uncertainties and market____(19)______. To address this ____(20)______, there is a concerted effort to diversify energy sources, emphasizing renewables and sustainable practices. The ____(21)______ of a greener, more self-sufficient energy landscape is at the forefront of Europe's strategic initiatives.

Q21. Choose the word that best fits the blank (21):

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European countries ____(18)______ with a persistent challenge: oil dependency. Reliance on imported oil exposes these nations to geopolitical uncertainties and market____(19)______. To address this ____(20)______, there is a concerted effort to diversify energy sources, emphasizing renewables and sustainable practices. The ____(21)______ of a greener, more self-sufficient energy landscape is at the forefront of Europe's strategic initiatives.

Q21. Choose the word that best fits the blank (21):

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**Solution:**

1. The sentence talks about Europe's strategic initiatives focusing on a greener and more self-sufficient energy future.

2. The word needed here should represent an ongoing effort or endeavor, which fits the context of working towards a goal.

3. Among the options:
   - **demands** implies a requirement but does not fit well with 'of a greener energy landscape.'
   - **compulsion** means forced action, which is not appropriate here.
   - **pursuit** means the act of striving to achieve something, which perfectly fits the context.
   - **charity** is unrelated to the context.
   - **conclusion** means an end or result, which does not fit the sentence structure.

4. Therefore, the correct choice is **pursuit**.

**Answer:** (c) pursuit

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