For each of the Questions 1 to 6, select one entry for each blank from the corresponding column of choices.

Rakesh found the conversation to be quite (i) ____________ , as though his companions were afraid of introducing any truly interesting topics for fear of (ii) ____________ the (iii) ___________ of the gathering.

(A) (i) hilarious, (ii) disturbing , (iii) chaos
(B) (i) bombastic, (ii) pleasing, (iii) tranquility
(C) (i) hilarious, (ii) encouraging, (iii) depths
(D) (i) bombastic, (ii) pleasing, (iii) depths
(E) (i) aseptic, (ii) disturbing, (iii) tranquility


Answer: (E)

Explanation: Aseptic free from filth, but here its meaning is indirectly used and none other option fits more than aseptic.
The fact that Rakesh\’s companions feared to introduce anything interesting seems to hint that the conversation was quite boring and uneventful.
(ii) will be disturbing and option (iii) will be tranquility.

So, option (E) is correct.

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