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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate word from the options given for each number.

Colonial administrations often __________ (1) indigenous customs, imposing foreign ideologies that __________ (2) existing social structures. These policies frequently __________ (3) nationalist movements, leaving enduring legacies of both resistance and adaptation throughout the subcontinent’s complex historical landscape, affecting generations in cultural, political, and social spheres.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank (3).

The correct answer is

engendered

The sentence reads: “These policies frequently ____ (3) nationalist movements, leaving enduring legacies of both resistance and adaptation.” The phrase “legacies of … resistance” shows that the policies gave rise to the movements.

“Engendered” means caused, produced or gave rise to something. Oppressive colonial policies gave birth to nationalist movements, which then left lasting legacies, so this verb fits.

“Obliterated” (wiped out completely) and “obviated” (made unnecessary, prevented) would mean the movements never survived, contradicting “enduring legacies of resistance”. “Mollified” (calmed, pacified) is used for people’s anger, not for causing movements.

Hence, the answer is engendered.

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