Fill in the blanks:
Only when ___________ failed, the police resorted to ________.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) persuasion; force.
Explanation:
The sentence describes a scenario where the police used force only after persuasion failed. "Persuasion" refers to attempting to convince someone without the use of power, and "force" refers to using physical power or coercion.
· Persuasion: The act of convincing someone to do or believe something.
· Hindi Meaning: मनाने की प्रक्रिया
· Force: Physical power or coercion used to compel someone.
· Hindi Meaning: बल प्रयोग
Why the other options are incorrect:
· (a) Efforts; power: Incorrect. While efforts might precede power, "power" is not a common term for police action in such a context; "force" is more appropriate.
· (b) Power; punishment: Incorrect. Using "power" before "punishment" doesn't make logical sense here as persuasion is the method typically employed before force.
· (d) Conviction; violence: Incorrect. "Conviction" refers to a strong belief or a formal declaration of guilt, which doesn't fit in the context of an attempt to prevent an issue using persuasion.
Correct Sentence:
Only when persuasion failed, the police resorted to force.