Question: Identify the correct sequence of words would most that aptly fit the blanks in the following passage.
It is _____ (i) _____ that the accused had _____ (ii) _____ _____ (iii) _____ from all criminal activities by adopting the _____ (iv) _____ of a sanyasi. However, despite repeated requests from the counsel for prosecution, the court has _____ (v) _____ a lie detector to ascertain the truth.
The sentence says that it is speculated that the accused is faking his separation from criminal activities. However, the repeated requests from the counsel to validate the speculations using a lie detector are being rejected by the court.
“Inferred” correctly fits the first blank indicating the speculation.
“Faked” correctly fits the second blank given the tone of the passage.
“Separation” correctly fits the third blank expressing the central idea of the passage.
“Demeanour” correctly fits the fourth blank indicating the accused conducting himself with the bearing of a sanyasi..
“Proscribed” meaning “forbid, especially by law” correctly fits the fifth blank justifying the usage of “despite” in the sentence to bring out two contrasting ideas.
Thus, eliminate options 1, 2, 4 and 5.
Hence, the correct answer is option 3.