Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.

Almost every full moon night, the officials in Andaman and Nicobar Islands take part in a cautious ritual. The tribesmen watch from a safe distance as the officials ___A___ the island in a boat ___B___ gifts for them. The islanders come ___C___ hesitantly only after the officials ___D___ dumped the coconuts brought ___E___ them onto the beach and begin ___F___ away from their small island. On some nights the tribals even ___G___ up enough courage to swim up to a few feet ___H___ from the boat. The officials maintain that they do ___I___ want to interfere with the way of life of the tribals. The islanders ___J___ heavily on the mainland for most goods.

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QID C.

• 1
  sides
• 2
  upward
• 3
  forward
• 4
  backward