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In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been denoted by a letter. For each blank, five options are given. Choose the most appropriate word from the options that fits the blank appropriately.

India's digital payment ecosystem has undergone a __(A)__ transformation in the last decade. The launch of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in 2016 proved to be a __(B)__ moment, enabling instant bank-to-bank transfers through simple mobile applications. Within a few years, UPI transactions __(C)__ into billions every month, far __(D)__ the volume of traditional card-based payments. The government's push for financial inclusion, __(E)__ by the Jan Dhan Yojana and the broad penetration of low-cost smartphones, created a __(F)__ environment for digital wallets and payment apps to __(G)__ in smaller cities and rural areas.

Which of the following fit in the given blank (E)?

Options

A

Hindered

B

Undermined

C

Compelled

D

Struggled

E

Complemented

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Correct Answer :

Option E

Complemented

Solution :

The correct answer is Complemented.

Let's analyze the context of the passage to determine the most appropriate word for blank (E):
The sentence is: "The government's push for financial inclusion, __(E)__ by the Jan Dhan Yojana and the broad penetration of low-cost smartphones, created a..."

The clause starting with blank (E) describes factors (the Jan Dhan Yojana scheme and the widespread availability of low-cost smartphones) that went hand-in-hand with, supported, or enhanced the government's push for financial inclusion. We need a word that carries a positive, supportive relationship between these initiatives.

Let's evaluate each of the given options:
1. Hindered: Means to obstruct, delay, or get in the way of. Since Jan Dhan Yojana and smartphones helped financial inclusion, this word is contextually incorrect.
2. Undermined: Means to weaken or damage support or credibility. This is incorrect because these initiatives strengthened the push rather than weakening it.
3. Compelled: Means forced or pressured to do something. This does not make sense in the context of one policy or trend forcing another in this passive structure.
4. Struggled: Means strove or worked hard against difficulties. This is grammatically and contextually incorrect in this passive modifying clause.
5. Complemented: Means contributed extra features to something in a way that improves, completes, or emphasizes its qualities. The Jan Dhan Yojana and smartphone penetration perfectly complemented (reinforced and aided) the government's overall push for financial inclusion.

Therefore, the word Complemented is the correct fit for blank (E).

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