Direction: In this section, there is a passage having some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response accordingly. It is necessary, (1)_______ any war, to consider, not its proper justification in past agreements, (2)_______ its real justification in the balance of good which it is to bring to mankind. At the beginning of a war, each nation, under the influence of what is called (3)_______ believes that its own victory is (4)_______ certain and of great importance to mankind. The praiseworthiness of this belief has become an accepted maxim of common sense : even when war is actually in progress it (5)_______ to be natural and right that a citizen of an enemy country should regard the victory of his side as assured and highly (6)_______ By concentrating attention upon the supposed advantages of the victory of our own side, we (7)_______ more or less blind to the evils inseparable from war and equally certain whichever side may ultimately prove (8)_______ Yet so long as these are not fully realized, it is impossible (9)_______ justly (10)_______ a war is or is not likely to be beneficial to the human ra ce. Although the theme is trite, it is necessary therefore briefly to remind ourselves what the evils of war really are.
Choose the appropriate option for (6) ?
War Passage Analysis: Choosing the Right Word for Blank (6)
This question requires us to fill in the blank (6) in a given passage about the justification of war. We need to select the most appropriate word from the provided options to logically complete the sentence.
Understanding the Context for Blank (6)
Let's look at the sentence containing blank (6):
"The praiseworthiness of this belief has become an accepted maxim of common sense : even when war is actually in progress it (5)_______ to be natural and right that a citizen of an enemy country should regard the victory of his side as assured and highly (6)_______"
The passage discusses how nations and citizens often believe their victory in a war is certain. This belief is presented as natural and accepted, possibly because people focus on the supposed advantages of their own side winning. The blank (6) needs to describe how a citizen views their side's victory, which is already stated as "assured". The word should fit the context of something being naturally felt or considered right during wartime.
Evaluating Options for Blank (6)
We need to find the word that best fits the description of how a citizen views their assured victory:
- Option 1: unpleasant. This doesn't fit. A citizen fighting in a war would naturally believe their victory is something positive, not unpleasant.
- Option 2: unlikely. This contradicts the phrase "assured" which appears just before the blank. If a victory is assured, it cannot simultaneously be unlikely.
- Option 3: desirable. This fits perfectly. Citizens believe their victory is "assured" and also view it as "highly desirable". This desire for victory is a common sentiment during conflict, as people believe it will bring benefits.
- Option 4: malignant. While war can have malignant consequences, describing a citizen's belief in their own victory's desirability as "malignant" doesn't align with the passage's description of this belief being considered "natural and right" and a "maxim of common sense". It's more about the perceived positive outcome for one's own side.
Conclusion for Blank (6)
Based on the context, a citizen believes their nation's victory is both assured and highly desirable. This aligns with the psychological aspect of wartime where people focus on the potential benefits of their side winning, often overlooking the negative aspects of the conflict itself.
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