HomeTestsSearchRankProfile
mediumMCQGeneral English Practice Test2026English Language
1 mark

Indian rivers play an integral part in enriching the value and heavenly beauty of India. They are our greatest natural assets. There are hundreds of them watering our land and making it green and fertile; they even flow as natural highways linking the towns with the villages. The most eye-catching variety of these rivers is that there are navigable rivers, especially in Bengal and Kerala. Even raging torrents which leap from the mountains down to the deep gorges. Some huge rivers sometimes burst their banks and flood the countryside. And in tribute to their strength and beauty, we have always held them sacred. To love India is to love her rivers, big and small.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I found it __________ that some people hate rivers.

  1. A
    peculiar
  2. B
    sacred
  3. C
    gorgeous
  4. D
    tribute

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The sentence requires an adjective that conveys surprise or strangeness because the passage highlights the extreme benefits and sacred status of rivers. 'Peculiar' means strange or unusual, which correctly matches the context of finding it odd that anyone would hate rivers.

Practice this question

Try it yourself before checking the explanation above.

Indian rivers play an integral part in enriching the value and heavenly beauty of India. They are our greatest natural assets. There are hundreds of them watering our land and making it green and fertile; they even flow as natural highways linking the towns with the villages. The most eye-catching variety of these rivers is that there are navigable rivers, especially in Bengal and Kerala. Even raging torrents which leap from the mountains down to the deep gorges. Some huge rivers sometimes burst their banks and flood the countryside. And in tribute to their strength and beauty, we have always held them sacred. To love India is to love her rivers, big and small.
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I found it __________ that some people hate rivers.
A
peculiar
B
sacred
C
gorgeous
D
tribute

Share This Question

Related Questions

Ready for a Full Test?

Practice with timed mock tests and track your performance across English Language.

Discussion