Directions (39): 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. The fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given.
There is nothing which a man of strong will cannot achieve. Will power is the sure hypnotism that….(31)….all obstacles that…. (32)….our progress. A man of strong will is always ….(33)…., while one who is weak in will has to….(34)….many failures. “Nothing ventured, nothing gained”….(35)….be an excellent rule of conduct, but no strong will, no….(36)….is the greatest….(37)….of life. All difficulties melt away before a….(38)….mind. Very often we attribute our….(39)….to chance, fate or stars. We blame our luck, but….(40)….do we examine our minds, the weakness of which is really responsible for our failures. (Mark your answer 39 )

Choose the most appropriate option from the choices given below: 

An official letter is written in ______ language. 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Her parents always ______ her in her studies.

Our Country is spiritual country, their_____religious.

Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.
 My brother is indifferent (about) whatever I say. 

Once the case reached the court, the police washed their hands off it. 

Select the most appropriate collocating word to fill in the blank.

Mentally strong people do not________ to suicide over trivial issues.

Directions : In these questions , a part of the sentence is given in bold . Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (A) , (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence . Choose the correct alternative . In case no improvement is needed you answer is (D ) .

Man has a strong desire to collect wealth.