Fill in the blanks:
__________ politicians alone can survive in politics where __________ rules the roost.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Wily; treachery.
· Wily means clever, crafty, or cunning in a way that is often deceitful, which makes sense in the context of politicians who need to survive in a political environment full of tricks and deceptions.
· Treachery refers to betrayal or deceptive actions, which aligns with the idea of an environment where deceit or betrayal rules.
Correct Sentence:
Wily politicians alone can survive in politics where treachery rules the roost.
Other options are incorrect:
· (a) Clever; practical – "Clever" is a close match, but "practical" doesn't fit well with the idea of betrayal or a deceitful environment in politics.
· (b) Why; treacherous – "Why" does not fit grammatically in this context, and "treacherous" is an adjective, while we need a noun here.
· (d) Ideal; prestigious – "Ideal" and "prestigious" are positive traits, which do not fit the context of a political environment dominated by deception or betrayal.